HYDERABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 22nd Aug, 2026) Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam, has revived its historic student magazine Sarang after a gap of nearly 25 years, marking a significant move to restore the university’s academic, literary and creative traditions.
The magazine was jointly launched by Sindh Minister for Universities and Boards Muhammad Ismail Rahoo, Secretary Universities and Boards Ghulam Abbas Baloch and SAU Vice Chancellor, Engr Prof Dr. Altaf Ali Siyal.
Sarang was last published in 2001 during the tenure of then Vice Chancellor, Prof Dr. Bashir Ahmed Chandio. Its publication remained suspended for nearly a quarter of a century, and over the years the magazine had faded from the memory of many university officers, faculty members and students.
The revival of Sarang is being regarded as an important initiative by Dr Altaf Siyal to promote students’ academic, literary and creative activities while restoring one of the university’s longstanding traditions.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Altaf Ali Siyal said Sarang was originally launched during the tenure of the university’s first Vice Chancellor, Dr A.Q. Ansari. He said the magazine featured scientific, literary, agricultural and technological articles by faculty members, students and staff, along with university reports and photographs.
He said the magazine served not only as a platform for students and faculty to express their ideas and creativity but also as a cherished memento for graduating students, preserving memories of their academic journey. It also played an important role as part of the university’s institutional archives.
The Vice Chancellor said the university administration was committed to protecting students’ rights and welfare and was taking measures to promote merit, transparency and a fair and transparent admission and selection system.
Minister Muhammad Ismail Rahoo and Secretary Ghulam Abbas Baloch appreciated the university’s initiative to revive Sarang and commended the efforts of the Vice Chancellor to promote academic and student-oriented activities.
Academic and social circles welcomed the revival of the magazine and expressed hope that other longstanding and pending initiatives at the university would also be completed in the near future.
The revival of Sarang is expected to give students a renewed platform to showcase their creativity, literary talent, ideas and academic work, while preserving and documenting the intellectual and cultural heritage of Sindh Agriculture University for future generations.
