About University

About Ghazi University:

Ghazi University, located in the heart of Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan, is a rapidly growing public sector institution committed to academic excellence, research advancement, and community development. Established in 2014, the university has emerged as a key center for higher education in South Punjab, offering diverse undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs across various disciplines including Agriculture, Plant Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biotechnology, and Climate  Studies.

With a strong emphasis on agricultural innovation and sustainability, Ghazi University serves a predominantly agrarian region and is strategically positioned to address challenges related to food security, climate resilience, and sustainable farming practices. The university's Department of Botany play a central role in research and development, especially in areas of plant pathology, crop improvement, and bio-agriculture.

Ghazi University is proud to host the International Conference on Plant Science Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Resilience (PSISACR-2025), bringing together scientists, scholars, and stakeholders from across the globe. The university's commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and its active engagement in climate-smart agriculture research make it an ideal venue for this international event, aimed at fostering innovative solutions to pressing global challenges.

Department of Botany

The Department of Botany, Ghazi University of the Punjab stretches back over four decades. It was established in 1964. In the past four decades, the Department has developed a very elaborate program of teaching and research for BS, MPhil., and Ph.D. Degrees.  At present, the Department of Botany is offering BS (4 Years), M.Phil. And Ph.D. programs.  Under and Post-graduate classes are being taken in morning and evening programs. The graduate of this department is ranked amongst the best of in South Punjab. The Department has dedicated and hardworking faculty comprising of 5 permanent and 6 visiting teachers. Faculty members have broad range of expertise from almost all fields of plant sciences. All faculty members are highly motivated and actively involved in academic and research activities. An extensive scheme of studies has been developed for  post graduate degree program in the field of Botany.