FUUAST Launches Cleanliness, Plantation Week At Gulshan-e-Iqbal Campus

Federal Urdu University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zabta Khan Shinwari inaugurated the campaign by planting a sapling, while students joined a Culture Day and pledged support for campus development and environmental activities. KARACHI, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 8th Nov, 2026) Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST), Gulshan-e-Iqbal Campus, has formally launched its cleanliness and plantation week. Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr Zabta Khan Shinwari inaugurated the campaign by planting a sapling. On the occasion, the Department of Teacher Education also organized a Culture Day, where students presented the diverse cultural traditions, regional attire and heritage of different parts of Pakistan, highlighting national unity and the richness of Pakistani culture. During the ceremony, students took an oath pledging their loyalty to Pakistan and Federal Urdu University and resolving to play an active role in the university's development, cleanliness, plantation activities, and support for fellow students and teachers. Addressing the gathering, VC Prof Dr Zabta Khan Shinwari said that cleanliness is an integral part of faith and maintaining a clean and green environment in educational institutions is a shared responsibility. He emphasized that students have a vital role in the development of the university and improvement of its campuses. Dr Sajid Jahangir, Adviser, Student Affairs, FUUAST, and Patron of the FUUAST Development Society, said that all students should take ownership of the university and consider it their own institution, contributing sincerely to its improvement and development. He added that students' positive and practical participation could further strengthen the academic and educational environment of the university. Dr Atiya Hassan, President of the FUUAST Development Society, said that if every student commits to planting even one sapling, thousands of plants and trees could be added to the university campuses. Dr Arooj Haroon, Adviser, Student Affairs (Female), FUUAST, appreciated the efforts of students and said that plantation is not merely about planting trees; rather, it is an investment in a clean, green and healthy environment for future generations. On the occasion, Dr Arooj Haroon and other faculty members appreciated students who demonstrated outstanding interest and practical involvement in the plantation campaign. Cash awards were also distributed among the employees engaged in gardening and horticultural activities. The initiative aimed to promote healthy competition, positive engagement and environmental responsibility.