PESHAWAR, Oct 30 (APP): The University of Malakand observed World Sustainability Day with an awareness walk and plantation campaign to promote environmental protection, biodiversity and sustainable living.
Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Muhammad Idris led the awareness walk held at the university’s Botanical Garden and participated in the plantation activities.
As part of the campaign, participants scattered seed balls across the university’s hilly areas to encourage the growth of indigenous vegetation and planted saplings in the Botanical Garden.
Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Mir Azam Khan, Director Botanical Garden Professor Dr Muhammad Nisar, Green Youth Movement (GYM) focal person Muhammad Ayub Khan, faculty members, administrative officers and a large number of students also participated.
The participants pledged to promote environmental awareness, protect biodiversity and encourage sustainable lifestyles.
The event highlighted the importance of collective efforts to preserve natural resources and build a greener and healthier future for coming generations.
The Green Youth Movement Club, a component of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, organised the event in collaboration with the Youth Development Centre and the Directorate of Botanical Garden and Herbarium of the university.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
