'Research, trained manpower imperative to combat challenges'.

FAISALABAD -- Research, strong academia-industry linkages and trained manpower are imperative to combat challenges facing the country.

This was said by University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Dr Mohammad Ashraf while addressing the Academic Council meeting at New Senate Hall here Friday.

He said research solutions to agriculture, common man and industry would help address different issues at the national level.

He said that curriculum reforms must be made...