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International Day of Forests 2018 Celebrated at PU Jhelum Campus
International Day of Forests 2018 Celebrated at PU Jhelum Campus


Wednesday March 21st, 2018: World Forestry Day or International Day of Forests is celebrated every year on 21st March every year to alarm the people in the society about the importance and significance of forests and the scores of benefits which are gained from them. To accomplish the vision of The Worthy Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zakria Zakar regarding the well-being of environment and societies, PU Jhelum Campus organized Seminar, tree planting activity and awareness walk in collaboration with Jhelum Forest Division.

Director Dr. Muhammad Mudasar Ghafoor welcomed all the guest and express his gratitude for coming to PU Jhelum Campus. Deputy Commissioner Jhelum Capt (r) Abdul Sattar Isani graced the occasion as a Chief Guest, in addition Mr. Saadat Ali Khan Conservator of Forest Division Rawalpindi Working Plan Circle and Mr. Sajid Qudoos Divisional Forest Officer were the guest speakers. Mr. Usman Ahmad District Information Officer and Mr. Sadheer Ahmed Sub Division Forest Officer were also present.

Deputy Commissioner Jhelum, Guest Speakers and Dr. Mudasar through light on the importance of tree plantation and role of forest for the environment. Global warming can be reduced or even eliminated if society as a whole come together and play a participatory role, they said. Students appreciated the efforts of PU Jhelum Campus and Jhelum Forest Division for organizing such a fruitful event. All the Guest and students also planted 200 trees of sukh chain though out the Jhelum Campus provided by Jhelum Forest Division. Jhelum Forest Division appreciated the efforts and participatory role of Mr. Haroon Iqbal (Lecturer Administrative Sciences) and Mr. Kamran Shaukat (Lecturer Information Technology) in organizing this mega event.

Dr. Mudasar thanked all the distinguished guest and Media persons for attending the event and giving coverage to it as well and also appreciated their efforts for uplifting PU Jhelum Campus. He also distributed shields among the distinguished guests.