Sahiwal, February 09, 2017
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT) Sahiwal campus has celebrated
National Green Day on Thursday, February 09, 2017 in line with request of the HEC
and Prime Minister’s Focal Person on Green Pakistan Program, Ministry of Climate
Change, Government of Pakistan regarding celebration of National Green Day throughout
Pakistan under Prime Minister's Green Pakistan Program.
The day was kicked off by Prof. Dr. Saleem Farooq Shaukat, Director, CIIT Sahiwal
with awareness walk followed by his speech on “importance of plantation and climate
change” near computer science academic block. Different head of departments, faculty
members and large number of students participated in it. Members of civil society
from Sahiwal also participated in this celebration.
While addressing to the students and faculty members, Prof. Dr. Saleem Farooq Shaukat
highlighted the importance of plantation in our lives. He briefed about adverse
impacts of climate change and global warming. Green energy plays pivotal role in
countering adverse impacts of global warming. Moreover, forestry and wild life are
two important resources for well being and development of society. The participants
were requested to promote culture of green energy by planting maximum number of
trees in their surroundings in line with vision of the Prime Minister’s Green Pakistan
Program.
On behalf of top level management of COMSATS University, Prof. Dr. Saleem Farooq
Shaukat, Director, Sahiwal campus extended his full support for contributing towards
the program cause and implementing the Green Pakistan program in an illustrious
manner.
He advised Mr. Safdar Ali to establish close liaison with focal person of this program
for further contribution in this noble cause.He appreciated the efforts of gardeners
as well.
The day was concluded with plantation of trees in the campus and outside the campus
on canal bank. The Director, Members of civil society, HoDs and large number of
students planted trees in and outside the campus.This campaign will continue for
one week.
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