Department of Botany, University of Poonch Rawalakot

The Department of Botany extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Abdul Qadir, a valued faculty member of the Department of Botany, on the successful completion of his PhD from Lanzhou University, China.
His doctoral research, entitled “Effects of Fresh Manure and Compost on Soil Quality, Microbial Metabolism, and Carbon Sequestration Mechanisms in Dryland Farmland of Northwest China” addresses one of the most pressing global challenges—sustainable agriculture and climate change mitigation.
During his PhD studies, Dr. Abdul Qadir contributed to several high-impact international publications in prestigious journals, including Applied Soil Ecology, Journal of Environmental Management, Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Environmental Research, Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, and Soil & Tillage Research.
His outstanding scientific achievements reflect dedication, perseverance, and excellence in research, bringing honor to his institution and contributing valuable knowledge to the fields of soil science, microbial ecology, carbon sequestration, and sustainable agriculture.
We wish Dr. Abdul Qadir continued success in his academic and professional journey and look forward to his future contributions to science and society.

HEC, through the Education Testing Council (ETC), invites applications for the Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) for students seeking admission to MS/M.Phil. programmes in Pakistani universities, as well as HEC-sponsored scholarships.
Apply online at: etc.hec.gov.pk
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Big moment for Department of Botany

Ms. Amna Mustafa, supervised by Dr. Ansar Mehmood, Associate Professor, Department of Botany, is defending her PhD thesis on February 10, 2026, marking a historic milestone as the department's first PhD graduate.
Join us to show your support.

Date: February 10, 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 11:00 AM
Venue: Seminar Hall, Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences

University of Poonch Rawalakot ❤️❤️

Usman Zakir, a brilliant student from department of Botany is receiving his laptop from Prime minister of Pakistan Mian Shahbaz Sharif. PMAJK Mumtaz Rathore and opposition leader Shah Ghulam Qadir were also part of the ceremony
Thumbs up Usman. Keep rising and Shining

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The Department of Botany, University of Poonch Rawalakot, successfully organized a seminar on “Wild Edibles to Wellness: Transforming Indigenous Plants into Next-Generation Nutraceuticals and Therapeutics for Food and Health Security” We were honored to have Prof. Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad T.I. (Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad) as the guest speaker, whose insightful talk highlighted the nutritional and health importance of wild edible plants.

We are also thankful to Prof. Dr. M. Abdul Rauf Khan (Dean FBAS) and Prof. Dr. Imtiaz Hussain (Registrar, UPR) for their gracious presence and continued support. The seminar was funded by HEC under NRPU, and the active participation of faculty members and students made the event a great success.