university of haripur

1. Karakoram International University
Gilgit Pakistan
Prof. Dr. Syed M. Nizami
Director Academics/Chairman Forestry
Email: director.imarc@kiu.edu.pk

2. About KIU
• Established in 2002
• Situated at back drop of steep mountains at the
confluence of Hunza and Gilgit River.
• 3 Sub Campuses (Hunza, Ghizer and Diamer)
• 3 Faculties and 6 Centers

3. VISION? (Describe Future: Where we want to go?)
The Karakoram International University is a leading institution of higher
learning committed to social development and evolution of peaceful and
pluralistic societies in the mountainous areas of Pakistan and geographically
similar regions elsewhere.
Mission? ( Describe Present: Who we are?)
To promote human development at all stages of life; through growth,
evaluation, synthesis, dissemination and application of knowledge, and
provide a service that values sustainable, humanitarian, and economic
development of the environment.

4. Strategies to fulfill Vision & Mission
• Recruit and retain highly qualified faculty who are committed to deliver the expectations
outlined in the vision and mission.
• Ensure merit and quality in the admission of students.
• Develop and deliver knowledge content that is relevant to the local context; that
capitalizes on local comparative advantages.
• Promote interactive and student centered learning.
• Develop a culturally symbolic (architecture) and inviting campus environment.
• Enhance partnerships and networks with global knowledge networks for exchange of
relevant knowledge, faculty, and student.
• Undertake continued faculty and staff development to maintain excellence in quality.
• Promote multidisciplinary integration of educational programs in order to enhance the
versatility and entrepreneurship of its studies.
• Facilitate “access” through “distributive” learning and “decentralization” (KIU is a multi
campus University).
• Seek multiple avenues for resource development.

5. ORGANOGRAM
• Bodies of University:
• University Senate
• University Syndicate
• University Academic Council
• Graduate Research Management
Committee (GRMC)
• Finance, Planning & Development
Committee (F&P)
• University Selection Board
• Other Authorities Constituted by the
Senate
Principal Offices:
• The Vice Chancellor.
• The Deans
• The Registrar.
• Director Academics
• Director QEC
• DASR
• Controller of Exams
• Accounts /Treasurer.
• Chairpersons
• Admission Office
• Estate Care /Transportation

6. Faculty
Regular: 161
TTS 26
Contract: 13
Visiting: 60
Total: 260
Total PhDs: 76
Administrative Staff (BPS 17- 20) 62
Administrative Staff (BPS 2 - 16) 415
Total 477

7. S. No Department Name
Faculty of Life Sciences
1 Chemistry
2 Biological Sciences
3 Agriculture & Food Technology
4 Environmental Sciences
5 Forestry
Faculty of Natural Sciences
1 Physics
2 Mining Engineering
3 Computer Sciences
4 Mathematical Sciences
5 Earth Sciences
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
1 Behavioral Sciences
2 Business Management
3 Economics
4 Education development
5 International relations
6 Media & Communication Sciences
7 Linguistics & Literature

8. Centers/ Institutes
• Integrated Mountain Areas research Centre (IMARC)
• Institute of Faculty Development (IPD)
• Centre for Research on CPEC
• Centre for Career Development and Counselling
• Business Incubation Centre
• Centre for career development and counselling

9. Facilities at Campus
(Transportation)

10. Academic Block (
For Common Classes)
Internet Resource Centre

11. Hostels

12. Sports in the Campus

13. Sports Glimpses

14. Online lectures

15. Hall for Workshops/Trainings/Lectures

17. Co-Curriculum Activities
Under Provost Office ( Free of Cost)
1. Debating Society
2. Dramatic Club
3. Environmental Club
4. Hiking Club
5. Literary Society

18. Salient Features
• Semesters : Fall- Spring-Summer each year
• Attendance: 75 % Degree Award: Minimum CGPA 2.5
• Each Program Credit Hours: 130-145
• Eligibility For Examination
• A student is eligible to sit for the final examination provided that she/he:
• Has registered him/herself for the course.
• Has attended not less than 70% of the classes conducted and completed all required academic
activities.
• Has paid all the University dues.
• Registration of Students
• Department Heads are required to provide subject enrollment list to the Examination section within 14
days from the commencement of semester using the provided organization cards.
• Drop, Add Policy / Change Department
• A Student may change or drop course within 15 days from the date of commencement of a semester
on written recommendation of the concerned head of the department

19. Department of Forestry
•Established: Fall 2018-19
•1st Batch Fall 2018-19
(76 Students; 13 Females ; 63Males)

20. Our Staff
Chairman : Prof. Dr. S. M. Nizami
Post Doc. (Forestry & Global Change)PhD
(Forestry & Range Management)
M.Phil (Environmental Science)
M.Sc (Forestry; Gold Medalist)
B.Sc (Forestry; Silver Medalist)
Lecturer: Ms. Ishrat Roomi
PhD ( Livestock Management)
M.Phil ( Animal Husbandry )

21. • Lecturer : Ms. Aisha Malik
– PHD (Forestry)
Visiting Lecturer: Mr. Ishfaq Karim
M.Phil ( Wildlife Management)

22. Program Offered
• BS Forestry (4 years)
• HEC Approved Curriculum
• Accreditation ( In progress)
• HEC team is coming on 19th August for Zero Visit.

23. Departmental Vision
(Where we want to go?)
• To become the well reputed national for producing Practical Forester
expert in Mountain Forestry who can bring solution(s) for sustainable
development of the mountains through knowledge & services.

24. Departmental Mission
(What we are doing?)
• Imparting Higher Education through undergraduate & Post graduate
Programs
• Conducting Research with main Focus on Mountain Environment and
Livelihood and sustainability
• To promote awareness among all stakeholders, Policy makers and
Community in general about Forest Conservation & sustainable
development

25. Field Activities of the Department
• Participated in 1.5m Tree for Pakistan
Campaign
• Visited Dhee Wildlife Sanctuary
• Celebrated World Forest Day in Gargah
Broad Leaved Forest
• Visited Thak Niat Mixed Coniferous Dry
temperate Forest to study Management

26. Glimpse of Study Tours

27. Graduate Ready for Plantation

28. Biodiversity Day 2019 with Secretary Forest

29. Forest Day Celebrations

30. During the visit to Raikot

31. Thanks &
Welcome again on behalf of
Faculty, Students and
Administration