ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP):Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has initiated a major tree
plantation campaign to address climate change.
Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Nasir Mahmood inaugurated the campaign by
planting a Moringa tree, emphasizing the university’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
Dr. Nasir Mahmood stated, “AIOU is dedicated to the national tree
plantation effort, with plans to
plant trees across all the 54 campuses and engage our students in this crucial cause.” Deans, Professors, and other officials joined in.
Earlier, during a briefing on the monsoon tree
plantation, Wajih ul Hassan, the Horticulture Officer from the Department of Agricultural Sciences, informed the Vice Chancellor that the university is
planting 300 trees today, including Moringa, Pelken, Brighanzia, Sukh Chain, and Arjun trees.