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Prof. Dr. M. Rasul Jan Biodiversity of : Pride of Performance Biodiversity of Pakistan: Prospects and Associated Vice Chancellor, University of Prospects and Associated Issues Prof. Dr. Habib Ahmad T I Issues

Vice Chancellor, Hazara University, Mansehra May 22 - 24, 2016 President, Society for Conservation Biology Pakistan May 22 - 24, 2016

Venue Registration Form: Chief Organizer Baragali Summer Campus Title: ……… Name:…………………………………………………….. Prof. Dr. Siraj ud Din Chairman Designation:……………………………………………………………… Department of Botany, Address: ………………………………………………………………….. Email: [email protected] ………………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………… Organizing Committee Organization:……………………………………………………………. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ibrar Prof. Dr. Abdur Rashid ………………………………………………………………………………... Dr. Zahir Muhammad Phone Office:……………………………….…………………………… Dr. Ghulam Dastagir Dr. Nadeem Ahmad Mob:………………………………………………………………………… Dr. Musarat Jabeen Organized by E-mail:……………………………………………………………………… Mr. Rehmanullah Dr. Lal Badshah Date: Signature:

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National Organizing Committee World current rate of species extinction is at least 100 Karakoram, Hindu Kush and western Himalayas to  Dr. Amir Nawaz, Dean, FLES, University of Peshawar times the rate that existed before modern humans. It the coasts of Arabian Sea, which contributes to the  Dr. Farrukh Hussain, Dept. of Biotechnology, SUP is expected to increase this at least 1,000-10,000 overall biodiversity of the country. Unwise economic  Dr. Tariq Mehmood, Dept. of Botany QAU Isl. times the background rate during this century. Human policies have widened inequalities and forced rural  Dr. Khan Bahadar Marwat, VC, SBBU, Sheringal modification of Earth’s natural ecosystems has been people and others to exploit biodiversity at rates that  Dr. Anjum Perveen, University of extensive reducing biodiversity and NPP, are no longer sustainable. As a result, processes such  Dr. F. M. Sarim, Dept. of Botany, BKU strengthening pest species and disease-causing as deforestation, overgrazing, soil erosion, salinity  Dr. Hamayun Khan, Dept. of Botany, AWKUM bacteria, over-harvesting natural resources. Scientific and water logging have become major threats to the  Dr. Waheed Murad, Dept. of Botany, KUST consensus is now generally accepted that the world is biodiversity in Pakistan. It is now feared that lacking  Dr. Manzoor Hussain, Hazara University any conservation measures, country is appearing with  Dr. Sultan Mehmoomed Wazir, UST, Bannu becoming less biological diverse in terms of genes,  Dr. Rasool Bakhsh Tareen, Dept. of Botany, UOB species and ecosystems and environmental the world’s second highest rate of deforestation. The  Dr. Hassan Sher, CPS&B, University of Swat degradation is rapidly taking place. This loss of key to protect the biological heritage of Pakistan lies  Dr. Haidar Ali, CPS&B, University of Swat biodiversity poses a global threat to the human in the involvement of local people and to support  Dr. Amin ul Haq, GC University, wellbeing, mainly because of human induced non competent institutions for the conservation and  Dr. M. Ashraf, Chairman, PSF, balanced behavior to the dynamics of nature. There sustainable use of natural resources.  Dr. G. S. Markhand, SAL University, Khairpur are conservative estimates of extinctions that by The region not only preserve the precious  Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad, QAU Islamabad 2050, twenty five percent of the world’s present plant biodiversity but also provide enormous ecosystem  Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed, NIAB, Tandojam and animal species will be gone and 50% by 2099, services, supporting livelihood of millions of people  Dr. Samin Jan, Islamia College Peshawar will vanish. Losses rates are higher in biologically by providing food, shelter, medicinal plants and  Dr. Nisar Ahmad, University of Malakand diverse areas with more endangered species “Hot habitat for hunting. So there is a dire need to create  Dr. Shuja ul Mulk Khan, Dept. Bio. Sci. QAU, Isl. spot” extinction rates may be 25-50%. awareness and educate the young generation

regarding exploitation of the resources, sustainable Invited Speakers utilization, conservation and restoration of the  Dr. Mary E. Barkworth, USA degraded habitats.  Dr. Chandrkant B. Salunkhe India In this regard, a very successful 1st International  Dr. Gulzar Khan Brazil  Dr. Munir Ozturk, Turkey Symposium hosted by Hazara University last year, it nd  Dr. Iftikhar Ahmad, Canada is deemed to continue with, therefore 2 International  Dr. Habib Ahmad VC Hazara University Symposium on “Biodiversity of Pakistan; Prospects  Dr. Ikeda Hiroshi, Japan and Associated Issues” is organized by Department  Dr. Amin-ul-Haq, GC University Lahore of Botany, University of Peshawar where all the  Dr. Muhammad Khurshid, SACEP, Sri Lanka participants will share their experiences with the local  Dr. Khan Bahadar Marwat, VC SBBU Sheringal scientists for addressing the issues to conserve the  Dr. Muhammad Qaiser, nature.  Dr. Rasul Bakhsh Tareen, Univ. of Baluchistan Some 200 participants from all over the country and  Dr. G. Raza Bhatti HEC, Pakistan overseas have wished to participate in the congress.  Dr. Mir Ajab Khan, QAU, Islamabad Pakistan is the home of some of the world's leading  Dr. Amir Khan University of Peshawar ecological regions due to immense variation in its  Dr. Abdul Nasir Khalid, University of the Punjab wide latitude, spread from gigantic mountain peaks of  Dr. Zabita Khan Shinwari, QAU Islamabad