Three-day Spring Flower Show

The University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Tuesday kicked off three-day Spring Flower Show. With numerous plants and flowers on display, the flower show also has a landscape features ornaments along with rangoli section. The show was inaugurated by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan who was flanked by all deans and directors. The show arranged by Institute of Horticulture Science remained a centre of attraction for the flowers lovers who thronged the UAF to have a delight of the spring colours. With the venue at the heart of the city, ‘the Flower Show’ is the ideal place for families. Addressing on the occasion, the UAF Vice Chancellor said that the flowers give us the message of peace, love and tolerance. He stressed the need to promote the tolerance among the society which is showing a declining trend. He said that floriculture industry had gained an immense importance. The country can earn heavy foreign exchange by promoting it. He urged the youth to explore their God given qualities so that the country can progress rapidly. He said that in the Green Universities ranking,t the UAF is standing at the 35th position. Director Horticulture Prof Dr Aslam Pervez said that main objective of the show is to provide a platform for students to show their expertise in arranging the flowers and give a message of peace. He said that it would also provide healthy entertainment to the residents of city of textile Faisalabad .