By: Adeel Alvi
SUKKUR:Minister for Information, Local Government and Forest Syed Nasir Hussain Shah inaugurated an evening with flowers in memory of Nisar Ahmad Siddiqui at Sukkur IBA University on Saturday. Addressing the event the Provincial Minister said that trees, plants and flowers are human lives and added that Sindh government is developing urban forests to improve environment and mitigate climate change. He added that one billion mangroves have been planted in coastal areas which is internationally recognized and soon it will be increased to 2 billion.
The provincial minister announced a reward of Rs one lakh for the gardeners team of IBA Sukkur for decorating and preserving flowers at the exhibition. Syed Nasir Hussain Shah paying tribute late Prof. Nisar Ahmad Siddiqui said that Siddiqui’s services in making Sukkur IBA International University are unforgettable.
‘ Late Prof. Siddiqui and his team played a vital role in the establishment of this institute. He also appreciated the contribution of Syed Khurshid Ahmad Shah who gave IBA Sukkur ownership and support it at every level.
The minister assured that the Sindh government will continue to support talent hunt program of Sukkur IBA that has provided opportunities to the poorest and talented children of backward areas .
He further said that Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has directed Sindh government to give maximum support to Sukkur IBA University and added that Sindh government is standing with Sukkur IBA for the betterment of the University and the students,
He also appealed to philanthropist and private organizations to further extend their cooperation to Talent Hunt program so as to expand it.
Syed Nasir Hussain Shah said that according to the vision of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Urban forests are being set up in different cities and an Urban Forest has been set up along the canals in Sukkur.
He further said government is focusing on green Sindh and Green Pakistan projects and Relevant departments have been strictly directed to achieve set targets in this regard.
Commissioner Sukkur Division Shafiq Ahmed Mahesar, Vice Chancellor Sukkur IBA University Syed Mir Mohammad Shah, MPA Syed Farrukh Shah and others also addressed the event. , while DC Sukkur Rana Adeel Taswar, Sector Commander Rangers Nadeem Khan, Jami Chandio, a large number of faculty members, teachers, students and parents attended.