LAHORE: (Wednesday, October 25, 2017): The Department of Botany has organized its first monthly seminar on “Department of Botany, University of the Punjab: A Historical Perspective”, on Wednesday, 25th October, 2017, in Al-Razi Hall, Centre for Undergraduate Studies. The eminent Scientist Prof. Dr. Khalid Hamid Sheikh, former Vice Chancellor University of the Punjab was the Chief guest and speaker. He has also been the former Chairman of the Department of Botany, University of the Punjab, and is currently working as Professor Emeritus, Department of Botany, Govt. College University, Lahore.

The Chairperson, Professor Dr. Firdaus-e-Bareen, Professor Dr. S.H. Iqbal, Professor Emeritus Dr. Syed Razi Abbas Shamsi, Professor Emeritus Dr. Javed Iqbal, faculty members and a large number of students were present on the occasion.

Professor Dr. Khalid Hamid Sheikh highlighted the history of the Department from 1962-2005, with special reference to its establishment and shifting from Govt. College Lahore to University of the Punjab, New Campus. He also briefed about the research publications of the Department from 1947-1981 while appreciating the role of former Chairman of that era especially Prof. Shiv Ram Kashyap, Prof. Sher Ahmad Lodhi, and Prof. Dr. Sultan Ahmad.