Altaf Hamid Rao.
MIRPUR ( AJK): March 6: The Vice Chancellor of Allama Iqbal Open University, Professor Dr. Nasir Mahmood, here Thursday inaugurated the tree plantation campaign at the university’s Mirpur campus.

He planted a sapling in the campus lawn, highlighting the importance of eco-friendly initiatives and encouraging students and faculty to plant more trees.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Director General of Regional Services, Dr. Tauqeer Ahmed Khan, Professor Khawaja Khurshid Ahmed, Professor Hafza Bari, and other distinguished guests. On this occasion, Regional Director Sheikh Faisal Shehzad gave the esteemed guests a tour of the campus and briefed them on the activities related to the plantation campaign. He stated that this initiative is a positive step towards environmental conservation and pollution control, which will not only enhance the beauty of the campus but also help maintain the natural balance.

Addressing the ceremony, Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Nasir Mahmood emphasized that trees are the lifeline of the planet, and we must plant more of them to ensure a cleaner and healthier environment for future generations. He further stated that Allama Iqbal Open University has always been committed to environmental sustainability alongside its academic endeavors.

The Mirpur campus of Allama Iqbal Open University actively participates in the tree plantation campaign every year and plays a vital role in environmental improvement. Students and faculty members also took part in the plantation drive and pledged to continue their efforts in making this initiative a success.