| Vision | 
  
    | “To  be a national leader and an internationally recognized center of excellence in  horticultural education, research, and innovation, driving the sustainable  transformation of Pakistan’s horticulture sector.” | 
  
    | Mission | 
  
    | “To  produce skilled, ethical, and innovative horticultural professionals and to  advance the sector through: | 
  
    | 1. | Delivering  high-quality, hands-on education that integrates scientific principles with  practical application. | 
  
    | 2. | Conducting  cutting-edge research on climate resilience, water efficiency, postharvest  management, biotechnology, and value addition in priority crops such as mango,  citrus, kinnow, vegetables, and flowers. | 
  
    | 3. | Acting  as a hub for knowledge exchange and technology transfer between academia,  farmers, industry, and policymakers. | 
  
    | 4. | Promoting  entrepreneurship, ethical leadership, and commitment to food security and  environmental stewardship. | 
  
    | 5. | Contributing  to policy formulation and enhancing Pakistan’s share in global horticultural  markets.” | 
  
    | Program  Educational Objectives (PEOs) | 
  
    | Graduates  of the Department of Horticulture will, within four years of graduation: | 
  
    | 1. | Excel  Professionally —  Serve as competent horticulturists in production, research, extension,  education, or industry. | 
  
    | 2. | Innovate  for Sustainability —  Develop and implement solutions to address water scarcity, climate change, and  postharvest losses. | 
  
    | 3. | Lead  Agribusiness Growth —  Establish and manage entrepreneurial ventures and value-added horticultural  enterprises. | 
  
    | 4. | Contribute  to Society —  Promote rural prosperity, food security, and environmental sustainability  through ethical practice and knowledge dissemination. | 
  
    | Program  Learning Outcomes (PLOs) | 
  
    | Graduates  will be able to: | 
  
    | 1. | Knowledge  Mastery —  Demonstrate in-depth understanding of horticultural sciences including  pomology, olericulture, floriculture, plant breeding, and nursery management. | 
  
    | 2. | Problem  Analysis —  Identify, analyze, and address complex horticultural issues using scientific  reasoning and contextual insight. | 
  
    | 3. | Design  & Development —  Create sustainable, economically viable, and socially responsible solutions for  horticultural challenges. | 
  
    | 4. | Research  Skills —  Design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and draw evidence-based  conclusions. | 
  
    | 5. | Modern  Tool Usage —  Employ precision agriculture, biotechnology, GIS, and other emerging tools  effectively. | 
  
    | 6. | Ethics  & Responsibility —  Assess societal, environmental, and ethical implications of horticultural  practices. | 
  
    | 7. | Environmental  Stewardship —  Apply sustainable agriculture principles and climate-smart strategies to  protect natural resources. | 
  
    | 8. | Communication — Convey technical information clearly in Urdu  and English to varied audiences. | 
  
    | 9. | Teamwork  & Leadership —  Work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary settings. | 
  
    | 10. | Project  & Enterprise Management —  Plan, implement, and evaluate horticultural projects and enterprises. | 
  
    | 11. | Technical  Proficiency —  Demonstrate competence in essential field, greenhouse, and laboratory techniques. | 
  
    | 12. | Lifelong  Learning —  Pursue continuous professional development and adapt to technological  advancements. |