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Second International Symposium Patrons Second International Symposium Prof. Dr. M. Rasul Jan Biodiversity of Pakistan: Pride of Performance Biodiversity of Pakistan: Prospects and Associated Vice Chancellor, University of Peshawar Prospects and Associated Issues Prof. Dr. Habib Ahmad T I Issues Vice Chancellor, Hazara University, Mansehra May 22 - 24, 2016 May 22 - 24, 2016 President, Society for Conservation Biology Pakistan Venue Registration Form: Chief Organizer Baragali Summer Campus Title: ……… Name:…………………………………………………….. Prof. Dr. Siraj ud Din Chairman Designation:……………………………………………………………… Department of Botany, Address: ………………………………………………………………….. University of Peshawar 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: For Facilitation Please Contact Dr. Zahir Muhammad Cell No. 03318190774 Dr. Lal Badshah Cell No. 03459842738/03338944128 Mr. Rehmanullah Cell No 03459064649 Submit abstract Email: [email protected] Department of Botany University of Peshawar 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 Karachi 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, Lahore wellbeing, mainly because of human induced non competent institutions for the conservation and Dr. M. Ashraf, Chairman, PSF, Islamabad 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, University of Karachi 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 .