20/06/2026
SMALLPAK Delegation Visits Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences for Future Collaboration
A delegation of the German-funded SMALLPAK Project visited Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS), Bahawalpur and met with the Worthy Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tariq Javed, to discuss future research, academic partnerships, and collaborative initiatives aimed at strengthening sustainable agriculture and livestock development in South Punjab.
The meeting was also attended by senior faculty members and officials of CUVAS, including Prof. Dr. Riaz Hussain (Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences), Prof. Dr. Faiz-ul-Hassan (Dean, Faculty of Animal Production and Technology), Prof. Dr. Abdul Ghaffar (Dean, Faculty of Bio Sciences), and Dr. Muazzam Jalees (Principal Security Officer).
About SMALLPAK
SMALLPAK is a German-funded research project focused on documenting and strengthening indigenous innovative practices of smallholder farmers in South Punjab. The project aims to link local knowledge with scientific research to improve climate resilience, livestock productivity, and sustainable agriculture in the region.
Delegation Members:
• Dr. Luise Porst – University for Sustainable Development Eberswalde (HNEE), Germany (Project Coordinator, SMALLPAK)
• Dr. Mehwish Zuberi – Senior Researcher, University for Sustainable Development Eberswalde (HNEE), Germany
• Prof. Dr. Muhammad Asif Raza – Dean, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture Multan (Principal Investigator, SMALLPAK)
• Farrukh Shahzad – PhD Researcher, SMALLPAK, MNS-University of Agriculture Multan
• Khadija Syed – PhD Researcher, SMALLPAK, MNS-University of Agriculture Multan
• Haider Zaman Khan – PhD Researcher, SMALLPAK, MNS-University of Agriculture Multan
During the meeting at CUVAS Bahawalpur, both sides discussed potential areas of collaboration aligned with SMALLPAK’s mission of promoting sustainable smallholder farming systems in Cholistan and surrounding areas. The discussions focused on strengthening research linkages, knowledge exchange, climate-smart livestock production, and community-based agricultural innovations that can contribute to the long-term resilience and prosperity of rural farming communities.