Centre for Plant Conservation, University of Karachi

24/08/2026

Planting seeds for a greener, sustainable future today. Every tree we plant is a step toward a healthier planet for generations to come. 🌳🌍

30/07/2026

The Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), University of Karachi, proudly congratulates Dr. Roohi Bano, Associate Professor, Centre for plant Conservation, University of Karachi, on being awarded a research project under the SRSP Projects Award.

Project Title: Contribution to Red data book of Pakistan: Evaluation of Conservation Status of Some Endemic Taxa of Sindh-Pakistan.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Roohi Bano, Centre for Plant Conservation, University of Karachi.

This SRSP Project Award recognizes the scientific merit and national importance of documenting and evaluating threatened endemic plant species of Sindh for the Red Data Book of Pakistan.

ORIC will extend complete administrative and technical support throughout the project lifecycle to ensure successful ex*****on and translation.

We wish Dr. Roohi Bano great success in this important work.

30/07/2026

An era ends, but a legacy lives on! 🌿

The Center for Plant Conservation bids farewell to Mr. Badar Sami on his retirement. Deeply grateful for his leadership & support on the KUH Herbarium Database project.

Wishing you health & happiness in your next chapter, Sir! 👏✨

30/07/2026

Congratulations to our interns for completing their internship at the Center for Plant Conservation, University of Karachi! 🌿

From handling plant specimens to recording herbarium data, your dedication was outstanding. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors! 👏✨

30/07/2026

Inspiring young minds! 🌸✨
Students from Beaconhouse School recently visited the Prof. Dr. S. I. Ali Botanic Garden at the University of Karachi. It was a fantastic day filled with discovery as they explored diverse plant species and learned about the importance of plant conservation.
Educational visits like these help nurture curiosity and foster a lifelong love for the environment! 🌿📚

11/12/2025

The young minds (Shaheen Public School, Gulshan Campus), embarked on an insightful Green Exploration trip. They keenly visited and studied the varied plant sections of the Botanical Garden. This positive engagement with the environment is an excellent foundation for future roles in protecting and discovering new plant life.

08/12/2025

Today, Students of Beacon House (Sparco campus) dived into the fascinating world of biodiversity. By using the quadrat method, also uncovered the secrets of plant species distribution and ecosystem dynamics. 🏞️🏜️🌿 🔍 "

28/11/2025

25/10/2025

"Curiosity in full bloom! 🌸 Students learning, and exploring the magic and wonders of plants as Ms. Rabia turned the Botanical Garden into a living classroom, full of discovery and inspiration 🌿✨"

16/10/2025

The students of Govt. Degree Girls College (Gulzar-e-Hijri) visited the Prof. Dr. S. I. Ali Botanical Garden at the University of Karachi on 14th October 2025. They showed an enthusiastic response toward this conceptual learning experience. By observing plants firsthand, the students maximized their learning in the tropical, palm, and medicinal sections.