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(By Zafar Chishti)
FAISALABAD: The University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Tuesday opened its much-anticipated three-day annual Chrysanthemum and Autumn Flower Show 2025, on the scenic lawns of Faculty of Agriculture UAF. The event, which was arranged by Institute of Horticulture Sciences has drawn an enthusiastic crowd of students, faculty and flower lovers, showcased a vibrant array of chrysanthemum and ornamental plants, highlighting the beauty and diversity of floriculture. The flowers, blossoming with different shades, are mesmerizing nature loves.
In his message, UAF Vice Chancellor, Prof Dr. Zulfiqar Ali said flowers give us the message of peace, love and harmony. He said that we need to spread the fragrance of brotherhood, tolerance and work together to make the society a beautiful place to live. He added that odours of hatred and discrimination can be taken out with the aroma of brotherhood, patience and love.
FDA DG Asif Ch said that in general, everyone was suffering from stress and depression in the modern era. At the time, the flowers exhibition provides an opportunity to get refuge from the monotonous routine to entertain and enjoy the nature. Director Horticulture Dr Ahmad Sattar said that Netherland is the world largest flower exporting county following Colombia, Kenya, Belgium and others. Pakistan can tap its share into world $60 billion floriculture market and earn forex. He said that it also provides a platform to the horticulture students to arrange the flowers in creative ways that will help them excel in the field.Dr. Iftikhar Ahmad said more than 200 types of flowers were put on display in the exhibition in an attractive arrangement. He said that 20 varieties of the flower developed by UAF were also showcased in the expo. All autumn varieties of chrysanthemum remained a center of attraction for the visitors.Political and social figure Najma Afzal, Deputy Commissioner Sahiwal Shahid Mahmood, SSP Ziaullah, Dr. Adnan Younis, Dr. Asif, Dr. Muhammad Aslam, Dr. Muhammad Usman, Dr. Raheel Anwar, Dr. Mohsin Bashir, Dr. Kashif Saleemi, Dr. Ijaz Ashraf and others visited.
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