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Dr. Zahid Kamran is working as Professor and Chairman at the Department of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur. He is an experienced professor and a strong education professional with a Ph.D. degree in Animal Nutrition from University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. He is skilled in Animal Nutrition, Animal Production and Product Research & Development with a demonstrated history of working in the feed industry. Dr. Zahid is an active researcher having executed several research projects and is an author of 62 research publications. He has supervised/co-supervised many post-graduate students and has participated in many national and international conferences and trainings. Currently, he is also working as Technical Member (Punjab) of Camel Association of Pakistan.
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1. Ahmad, H. I., G Afzal, A. Jamal, S. Kiran, M. A. Khan, K. Mehmood, Z. Kamran, I. Ahmed, S. Ahmad, A. Ahmad, J. Hussain, and S. Almas. 2026. “ In-Silico structural, functional, and phylogenetic analysis of cytochrome (CYPD) protein family. .” BioMed Research International. 0. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/5574789.
2. Fatima, A., M. R. Spaul, H. Khan, M. Muneeb, M. M. Awais, Z. Kamran, and Z. A. Bhutta. 2025. “Unveiling the hidden link of bio-security in preventing vaccine failure in livestock: An updated review. .” Bio Commun. 1. https://doi.org/10.71320/bcs.0003
3. Yousaf, M., M. Sarwar. I. Ahmad, Z. Kamran, D. Fouad, S. Ashraf, F. S. Ataya, S. Ahmad, A. Rahman, M. Mahmood, A. K. Khan, and H. I. Ahmad. 2024. “Effect of Aqueous Extract of Cichorium intybus as Alternative Antibiotic Growth Promotor on Growth Performance, Lipid and Mineral Profiles of Broilers. .” Pak. J. Zool. 1. https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/20230912065722
4. Qumar, M., H. M. M. Ali, G. Faran, Z. Kamran, S. Aditya, M. T. Khan, Q. Nisa, R. Akhtar, B. Siddique, G. Abbas, K. M. Alanazi, M. A. Farah, E. Boghio, S. Naz, M. M.Salam, Z. Farooq, H. Khaliq, F. Wadood and M. A. Sheikh. 2024. “Effect of Citrullus Colocynthis Fruit Pulp and Antibiotic Growth Promoter on Performance, Blood Biochemistry and Intestinal Microbial Count of Broilers. .” Braz. J. Poult. Sci. 26. https://doi.org/10.1590/1806-9061-2024-1940
5. Ghyas, A., J. Hussain, S. Ahmad, H. I. Ishfaq, Z. Kamran, M. Yousaf, S. Ahmad, W. Ishaq, S. Munir, I. Ahmad, and H. I. Ahmad. 2023. “Glycerine: An alternative energy source for poultry. .” World’s Poultry Science Journal. 79. https://doi.org/10.1080/00439339.2023.2225796.
6. Farooq, U., M. Idris, I. Rabbani, M. H. Lashari, B. Ali, U. Younis, Z. Kamran, Z. Parveen, A. Shokat, N. Khan, S. M. González, and M. Chaudhary. 2023. “ Study on osmotic fragility of erythrocytes in apparently healthy Cholistani camels reared in intensive breeding systems. .” Abanico Veterinario. 0. DOI: 10.21929/abavet2023.24
7. Ahmad S., Z. Kamran, A. Haq, M. Yousaf, S. Ali, A. Rehman, I. Ahmed, H. I. Ahmad, and K. C. Koutoulis. 2022. “Effect of feeding linseed oil and vitamin A on production performance, egg characteristics and egg yolk fatty acids in laying hens under sub-tropical conditions.” Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology 22. 10.5958/0974-181X.2022.00025.7
8. Ahmed, I., Z. Li, S. Shahzad, S. Naveed, A. K. Khan, A. Ahmed, Z. Kamran, M. Yousaf, S. Ahmad, G. Afzal, H. I. Ahmad, N. A. Yasin, J. Jia, M. Hussain, and S. Munir. 2022. “Potential probiotics role in excluding antibiotic resistance. .” Journal of Food Quality. 0. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/5590004.
9. Shahzad, M. I., S. Anwar, J. Aslam, A. Manzoor, H. Ashraf, N. Saba, M. Naseer, U. Rani, Z. Aslam, Z. Kamran, M. Ramzan, S. Ahmad, and M. Arshad. 2022. “ Antibacterial and antibiofilm activities from extracts of selected Cholistani plants. .” Frontiers in Chemical Sciences. 0. https://doi.org/10.52700/fcs.v3il.50.
10. Hameed, S., S. Masood, H. Zaneb, M. S. Khan, M. Younis, M. Avais, Z. kamran, U. Farooq, M. I. Shahzad, M. Javed, and M. Qumar. 2021. “Orchidometric, seminal and sperm dimensional characteristics: A study on interrelationships in Nili Ravi buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) bulls. .” Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science. 0. .
11. Kamran, Z., S. Ali, S. Ahmad, M. U. Sohail, K. C. Koutoulis, M. H. Lashari, M. I. Shahzad and H. R. Chaudhry. 2021. “Efficacy of mannan-oligosaccharides as alternatives to commonly used antibiotic growth promoters in broilers.” Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology 21. .
12. Kamran, Z., T. Ruby, M. Hussain, S. Ali, S. Ahmad, M. Abdullah, M. U. Sohail, K. C. Koutoulis, H. I. Ahmad, I. Ahmed, M. I. Shahzad, M. Yousaf, and G. Afzal. 2021. “Comparative efficacy of Citrullus colocynthis fruit powder and popular antibiotic growth promoters in broiler diet. .” Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology. 21. .
13. Shahzad, M. I., S. Anwar, H. Ashraf, A. Manzoor, M. Naseer, U. Rani, Z. Aslam, N. Saba, Z. Kamran, S. Ali, J. Aslam, and M. Arshad. 2020. “Antiviral activities of Cholistani plants against common poultry viruses.” Tropical Biomedicine / Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine 37. 10.47665/tb.37.4.1129
14. Asad, F., H. Anwar, H. M. Yassine, M. I. Ullah, A. U. Rehman, Z. Kamran and M. U. Sohail. 2020. “White button mushroom, Agaricus bisporus (Agaricomycetes), and a probiotics mixture supplementation correct dyslipidemia without influencing the colon microbiome profile in hypercholesterolemic rats.” International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms / Begell House 22. 10.1615/IntJMedMushrooms.2020033807
15. Abdullah, M., M. Rafay, F. Rasheed, M. Ahmad, Z. Kamran, M. F. Azhar, M. Akram, M. Z. Ihsan, L. Ali, and T. I. Ahmad. 2020. “Phytosociological assessment of browsing vegetation in association with edaphic factors in the Cholistan rangelands of Pakistan.” Applied Ecology and Environmental Research / ALOKI Ltd 18. http://dx.doi.org/10.15666/aeer/1806_78137827
16. Tahir, M. N., Z. Khan, Saima, Z. Kamran and F. Inal. 2019. “Dry matter degradation kinetics of selected tropical forage in Nili-Ravi buffalo and Cholistani cows at heifer and lactating stages using NorFor in situ standards.” Journal of Zoological Research / Bilingual Publishing Co. 1. https://doi.org/10.30564/jzr.v1i1.151
17. Shahzad, M. I., H. Ashraf, M. Arshad, S. Parveen, A. Aslam, N. Naz, Z. Kamran, S. G. Khalid, S. Hameed, M. Ashfaq and M. Mukhtar. 2019. “Study of antiviral potential of cholistani plants against New Castle Disease Virus.” Pakistan Journal of Zoology 51.
18. Ashraf, S., S. A. Bhatti, Z. Kamran, F. Ahmad, and S. U. Rehamn. 2019. “Assessment of refined functional carbohydrates as substitutes of antibiotic growth promoters in broilers: effects on growth performance, immune responses, intestinal microflora and carcass characteristics.” Pakistan Veterinary Journal 39.
19. Shahzad, M. I., H. Ashraf, A. Aslam, S. Parveen, Z. Kamran, N. Naz, M. Arshad, S. Khalid and M. Mukhtar. 2019. “Some ethanobotanically important plants from Cholistan area for anti-avian influenza virus (AIV) H9N2 screening.” Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 32.
20. Natsos, G., N. K. Mouttotou, S. Ahmad, Z. Kamran, A. Ioannidis and K. C. Koutoulis. 2019. “The genus Campylobacter: detection and isolation methods, species identification & typing techniques.” Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society 70.
21. Ahmad, S., M. Yousaf, Z. Kamran, M. U. Sohail, M. N. Tahir, K. C. Koutoulis, S. Ali and A. Manzoor. 2019. “Effects of supplementing different linoleic to ?-linolenic acid ratios and vitamin A on performance and egg quality characteristics of laying hens during summer months.” Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology 19.
22. Kausar, S., Z. Kamran, M. Asif, M. Rasul, M. H. Mushtaq, H. A. Rasheed, K. Ahmed, M. Ramzan, H. T. Javed and A. Qadus. 2018. “Prospective effect of Calotropis procera extract as alternative of antibiotic growth regulator for serum biochemical profile of broiler chickens.” International Journal of Biosciences 13.
23. Lashari, M. H., M. T. Ghouri, M. S. Akhtar, Z. Kamran, M. S. Chaudhari, M. Ayaz, A. A. Farooq, and G. Sarwar. 2018. “Hematological and biochemical alterations associated with toxoplasmosis in dromedaries (Camelus dromedarius) habituating in cholistan desert of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.” Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences 28.
24. Chacher, M. F. A., Z. Kamran, U. Ahsan, S. Ahmad, H. G. Qutab-ud-Din and O. Cengiz. 2017. “Use of MOS in broiler diets: an overview of underlying mechanisms.” World's Poultry Science Journal 73.
25. Sohail, M. U., M. Z. Shabbir, J. M. Steiner, S. Ahmad, Z. Kamran, H. Anwar, G. Hussain, A. Shaukat, M. Irfan ullah, and J. S. Suchodolski. 2017. “Molecular analysis of the gut microbiome of diabetic rats supplemented with prebiotic, probiotic, and synbiotic foods.” International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries 37.
26. Subhani, A., K. Ashraf, S. Ahmed, H. Anwar, G. Hussain, Z. Kamran, M. Lateef, M. Rasheed and M. U. Sohail. 2017. “Comparative efficacy of various feed additives on the resistance of broilers to experimentally induced caecal coccodiosis.” European Poultry Science 81.
27. Sultan, J. I., Z. Iqbal, Z. Kamran, A. Shahid, R. Ali, S. Ahmad, A. Ali, K. C. Koutoulis, M. I. Shahzad, U. Ahsan and I. Shahid. 2017. “Effect of corn replacement with enzose (corn dextrose) on growth performance and nutrient digestibility in broilers.” Journal of Applied Poultry Research 26.
28. Shahzad, F., M. Abdulah, A. S. Chaudhry, K. Javed, J. A. Bhatti, M. A. Jabbar, Z. Kamran, F. Ahmed, S. Ahmed, A. Ali, I. Irshad, N. Ahmad. 2016. “Optimization of solid state fermentation conditions using Arachniotus species for production of fungal treated wheat straw.” Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences 26.
29. Aslam, A., M. I. Shahzad, S. Parveen, H. Ashraf, N. Naz, S. S. Zehra, Z. Kamran, A. Qayyum and M. Mukhtar. 2016. “Evaluation of antiviral potential of different Cholistani plants against Infectious Bursal Disease and Infectious Bronchitis Virus.” Pakistan Veterinary Journal 36.
30. Shahzad, F., M. Abdullah, A. S. Chaudhry, J. A. Bhatti, M. A. Jabbar, F. Ahmed, T, Mehmood, M. Asim, S. Ahmed, Z. Kamran, I. Irshad and M. N. Tahir. 2016. “Effects of varying levels of fungal (Arachniotus sp.) treated wheat straw as an ingredient of total mixed ration on growth performance and nutrient digestibility in Nili Ravi buffalo calves.” Asian Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences 29.
31. Z. Kamran, M. Sarwar, M. Nisa, M. A. Nadeem, S. Ahmad, H. Nawaz, K. C. Koutoulis, M. U. Sohail, M. I. Shahzad, Z. Iqbal and S. Mukhtar. 2016. “Nutrients retention, nitrogen excretion, litter composition and plasma biochemical profile in broilers fed low crude protein diets with constant metabolizable energy to crude protein ratio.” Archiva Zootechnica 19.
32. Liaqat, S., S. Mahmood, S. Ahmad, Z. Kamran, and K. C. Koutoulis. 2016. “Replacement of canola meal with Moringa oleifera leaf powder affects performance and immune response in broilers.” Journal of Applied Poultry Research 25.
33. Iqbal, Z., Z. Kamran, J. I. Sultan, A. Ali, S. Ahmad, M. I. Shahzad, U. Ahsan and S. Ashraf. 2015. “Replacement effect of vitamin E with grape polyphenols on antioxidant status, immune and organs histopathological responses in broilers from one to thirty-five days of age.” Journal of Applied Poultry Research 24.
34. Ahmad, S., A. U. Haq, M. Yousaf, Z. Kamran, A. U. Rehman and M. U. Sohail. 2014. “Production of Omega-3 enriched eggs by feeding various dietary ratios of n-6 to n-3 fatty acids and vitamin A levels to the laying hens in hot climate.” The Journal of Poultry Science 51.
35. Babar, M. E., T. Hussain, H. Sadia, A. Nadeem, Z. Kamran and N. Badshah. 2014. “Mitochondrial Cytochrome b gene based phylogeny of Lohi and Thalli sheep breeds of Pakistan .” Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences 24.
36. Iqbal, Z., R. Ali, J. I. Sultan, A. Ali, Z. Kamran, S. A. Khan and U. Ahsan. 2014. “Impact of replacing grape polyphenol with vitamin E on growth performance, relative organs weight and antioxidant status of broilers. J. Anim. and Plant Sci. .” Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences 24.
37. Ahsan, U., Z. Kamran, I. Raza, S. Ahmad, W. Babar and M. H. Riaz. 2014. “Role of selenium in male reproduction – A review.” Animal Reproduction Science 146.
38. Sohail, M. U., M. E. Hume, H. Anwar, G. Hussain, M. Z. Shabbir, D. J. Nisbet, S. Ahmad, and Z. Kamran. 2014. “Metagenomics of prebiotic and probiotic supplemented broilers gastrointestinal tract microbiome.” Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 4.
39. Ahmad, S., A. Haq, Z. Kamran, M. Yousaf, A. Rehman, M. U. Sohail, Z. Iqbal, A. Manzoor and M. T. Riaz. 2014. “Supplemental effects of canola oil as a source of polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamin A on production performance, blood metabolites and immune response in laying hens.” Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology 14.
40. Iqbal, Z., A. Mughal, Z. Kamran, A. Ali and U. Ahsan. 2014. “Effect of constant ME:CP at different levels of CP and ME on growth performance and meat characteristics of broilers from 1-28 days.” Archiva Zootechnica 17.
41. Ahmad, S., A. U. Haq, M. Yousaf, Z. Kamran, A. U. Rehman, M. U. Sohail and S. U. Rahman. 2013. “Effect of feeding whole linseed as a source of polyunsaturated fatty acids on performance and egg characteristics in laying hens kept at high ambient temperature.” Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science 15.
42. Sohail, M. U., A. Ijaz, M. Younus, M. Z. Shabbir, Z. Kamran, S. Ahmad, H. Anwar, M. S. Yousaf, K. Ashraf, A. H. Shahzad and H. Rehman. 2013. “Effect of supplementation of mannan-oligosaccharide and probiotic on growth performance, relative weights of viscera and population of selected intestinal bacteria in cyclic heat-stressed broilers.” Journal of Applied Poultry Research 22.
43. Babar, M. E., T. Hussain, M. Abdullah, A. Ali, A. Nadeem, Z. Kamran and M. M. Ali. 2013. “Evaluation of genetic resistance to haemonchus contortus infection in Pakistani sheep breeds.” Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences 23.
44. Kamran, Z., M. A. Mirza, S. Ahmad, H. A. Samad, M. U. Sohail and M. Saadullah. 2013. “Performance of broiler chickens fed mannan oligosaccharides as alternatives to antibiotics from one to twenty-two days of age.” Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences 23.
45. Ahmad, S., A. U. Haq, M. Yousaf, Z. Kamran, A. U. Rehman, M. U. Sohail and H. A. Samad. 2013. “Effect of Canola Oil and Vitamin A on Egg Characteristics and Egg Cholesterol in Laying Hens during Hot Summer Months.” Pakistan Veterinary Journal 33.
46. Shakeel A., A. U. Haq, M. Yousaf, M. A. Sabri and Z. Kamran. 2012. “Response of laying hens to omega-3 fatty acids for performance and egg quality.” Avian Biology Research 4.
47. Kamran, Z., M. U. Nisa, M. A. Nadeem, M. sarwar, S. S. Amjid, R. H. Pasha and M. S. Nazir. 2011. “Effect of low crude protein diets with constant metabolizable energy on performance of brioler chickens from one to thirty-five days of age. .” Indian Journal of Animal Science 81.
48. Pasha, R. H., A. S. Qureshi, L. A. Lodhi, H. Jamil, A. Masood, S. Hamid, J. Iqbal, Z. Kamran and W. A. Khamas. 2011. “Seasonal changes in the testis of one-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius).” Journal of Camel Practice and Research 18.
49. Kamran, Z., M. Sarwar, M. U. Nisa, M. A. Nadeem, and S. Mahmood. 2010. “Effect of low levels of dietary crude protein with constant metabolizable energy on nitrogen excretion, litter composition and blood parameters of broilers.” International Journal of Agriculture and Biology 12.
50. Mushtaq, T., M. Sarwar, G. Ahmad, M. A. Mirza, T. Ahmad, U. Noreen, M. M. H. Mushtaq and Z. Kamran. 2009. “Influence of sunflower meal based diets supplemented with exogenous enzyme and digestible lysine on performance, digestibility and carcass response of broiler chickens.” Animal Feed Science and Technology 149.
51. Ahmad, T., T. Mushtaq, M. A. Khan, M. E. Babar, M. Yousaf, Z. U. Hasan and Z. Kamran. 2009. “Influence of varying dietary electrolyte balance on broiler performance under tropical summer conditions.” Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition 93.
52. Kamran, Z., M. Sarwar, M. U. Nisa, M. A. Nadeem, S. Mahmood, M. E. Babar and S. Ahmed. 2008. “Effect of low crude protein diets having constant energy to protein ratio on performance and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens from one to thirty five days of age.” Poultry Science 87.
53. Kamran, Z., M. Sarwar, M. U. Nisa, M. A. Nadeem, T. Mushtaq, T. Ahmad, M. E. Babar and M. M. H. Mushtaq. 2008. “Effect of low levels of dietary protein on growth, protein utilization and body composition of broiler chicks from one to twenty six days of age.” Avian Biology Research 1.
54. Kamran, Z., M. Sarwar, M. U. Nisa, M. A. Nadeem, S. Ahmed, T. Mushtaq, T. Ahmad and M. A. Shahzad. 2008. “Effect of lowering dietary protein with constant energy to protein ratio on growth, body composition and nutrient utilization and of broiler chicks.” Asian Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences 21.
55. Ahmed, W., S. Ahmad, A. U. Haq and Z. Kamran. 2008. “Response of laying hens to vitamin C supplementation through drinking water under sub-tropical conditions.” Avian Biology Research 1.
56. Ahmed, S., M. N. Arshad, Z. Kamran and M. K. Qadeer. 2005. “Effect of enzyme (Avizyme 1502®) supplementation on production performance of broiler chicks.” Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences 15.
57. Qadeer, M. K., Z. Kamran, M. N. Arshad, M. Ashfaq and S. Ahmad. 2004. “Effect of enzyme supplementation in wheat based rations on the production performance of broilers.” Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences 14.
58. Kamran, Z., M. A. Mirza, A. U. Haq and S. Mahmood. 2004. “Effect of decreasing dietary protein levels with optimal amino acids profile on the performance of broilers.” Pakistan Veterinary Journal 24.
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Research and Development Projects
1. Matching the fodder production with nutrient requirements of cattle and buffalo for improved milk production of Punjab
With: PARB (2022-06 - 2025-05)
Matching the fodder production with nutrient requirements of cattle and buffalo for improved milk production of Punjab.As Team Scientist.
2. Citrullus Colocynthis as a potential growth promoter in poultry
With: PSF (2022-06 - 2025-05)
Citrullus Colocynthis as a potential growth promoter in poultry.As Co-PI.
3. Assessing the plant resources and climate change impact to develop the conservation strategy of cholistan rangelands (Pakistan)
With: PARC (2019-07 - 2020-06)
Assessing the plant resources and climate change impact to develop the conservation strategy of cholistan rangelands (Pakistan).As local Team Member Scientist
4. Improving efficiency of reproduction and fecundity in Sipli sheep through selection, appropriate breeding plans and exploitation of potential through improved feeding and management
With: PARB (2018-06 - 2023-05)
Improving efficiency of reproduction and fecundity in Sipli sheep through selection, appropriate breeding plans and exploitation of potential through improved feeding and management.As Team Scientist.
5. Efficacy of Citrullus Colocynthis seeds as an alternative to antibiotic growth promoters in broilers
With: HEC (2018-06 - 2020-05)
Efficacy of Citrullus Colocynthis seeds as an alternative to antibiotic growth promoters in broilers.As Co-PI
6. Enhancing nutritive value of camel milk by introducing camel milk cheese sweats and dried cheese powders
With: PARC (2017-07 - 2020-06)
Enhancing nutritive value of camel milk by introducing camel milk cheese sweats and dried cheese powders.As Co-PI
7. Utilization of poultry farm litter and dead birds compost as livestock feed ingredient and agriculture fertilizer
With: PARB (2016-03 - 2019-10)
Utilization of poultry farm litter and dead birds compost as livestock feed ingredient and agriculture fertilizer.As Team Scientist
8. Milk production potential, reproductive efficiency and milk nutraceutical value of Brella camel of Cholistan (Camelus dromedarius) kept under intensive management
With: PARB (2016-02 - 2021-01)
Milk production potential, reproductive efficiency and milk nutraceutical value of Brella camel of Cholistan (Camelus dromedarius) kept under intensive management.As Project Manager
9. Evaluation of salt tolerance and forage nutritional potential of some desert grass species under high salinities
With: HEC (2015-11 - 2019-01)
Evaluation of salt tolerance and forage nutritional potential of some desert grass species under high salinities.As Co-PI
10. In-situ determination of rumen degradability and metabolizable energy of a range of livestock feedstuffs
With: HEC (2015-01 - 2017-06)
In-situ determination of rumen degradability and metabolizable energy of a range of livestock feedstuffs.As Co-PI
11. Effect of feeding omega-3 fatty acids on performance, blood metabolites, carcass composition and immune response of broiler birds
With: HEC (2011-07 - 2012-06)
Effect of feeding omega-3 fatty acids on performance, blood metabolites, carcass composition and immune response of broiler birds.As Co-PI
12. Genetic analysis of multidrug- resistant and virulence factors of Salmonella sp. in poultry
With: HEC (2011-06 - 2012-05)
Genetic analysis of multidrug- resistant and virulence factors of Salmonella sp. in poultry.As PI.
13. Performance of broiler chickens fed mannan oligosaccharides as alternatives to antibiotics
With: HEC (2010-11 - 2011-11)
Performance of broiler chickens fed mannan oligosaccharides as alternatives to antibiotics.As PI
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur was established in the year 1975 by upgrading historical institute of the Jamia Abbasia.
