Dr. Qaiser Mushtaq inaugurated construction work of 38 housing units in Baghdad ul Jadeed Campus

Dr. Qaiser Mushtaq inaugurated construction work of 38 housing units in Baghdad ul Jadeed Campus
BAHAWALPUR (PR): Prof. Dr. Qaiser Mushtaq, Vice Chancellor, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur inaugurated construction work of 38 housing units at a cost of Rs. 148 million in Baghdad ul Jadeed Campus. On this occasion, he said that there was a dire need of residential houses for both faculty and employees as not a single house constructed during past 8 years. He directed to ensure quality in construction work and completion of the project within given schedule. It is important to mention that the university has focused on fast paced developmental work during the past two and a half year. Three mega projects including building of Bahawalnagar and Rahim Yar Khan Campuses and Agriculture College delayed since 2007 were completed at a cost of Rs. 1200 million. Similarly, sports complex was completed and made functional with addition of cricket ground, squash and tennis courts. New building of faculty of Education was constructed worth Rs. 270 million and Vice Chancellor’s Office was also established at Baghdad ul Jadeed Campus. Three kilometer long carpeted roads with footpaths were constructed at Baghdad ul Jadeed Campus. Renovation works was carried out in all academic blocks and hostels after a gap of 6 years. Historic buildings of Abbasia and Khawaja Farid Campuses were upgraded including renovation of Ghulam Muhammad Ghotvi Hall. University guest house was extended making it the best facility for boarding and lodging in the town. Further, two medical centers and canteens were also upgraded in the University.