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FAISALABAD, Dec 09 (APP):The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) 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:” We need to spread the fragrance of brotherhood, tolerance and work together to make the society a beautiful place to live in”.
Director General Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) Asif Chaudhary 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, he added.
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 precious foreign exchange.
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 the UAF were also showcased in the expo.
All autumn varieties of chrysanthemum remained a center of attraction for the visitors.
Political and social figure Dr 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 also visited the flower show.