Comsats University, Islamabad, held the second phase of Adopt a Tree, A Tree for the Future plantation drive in which approximately 1,500 trees were planted. A peace-walk was also held starting from the entrance gate of the university to Junaid Zaidi Central Library to mark Yaum-e-Shuhada by remembering the sacrifices of the martyrs on Defense Day. Earlier, on August 14, 2018, on the occasion of the 71st Independence Day, CUI launched the first phase of this tree plantation drive in collaboration with Capital Development Authority and the Metropolitan Corporation, Islamabad, in which around 2,500 trees were planted at the site of Koral Chowk. In total, over 30,000 trees were planted by CUI’s seven campuses including Islamabad, Lahore, Wah, Attock, Sahiwal, Vehari and Abbottabad. On the occasion, the rector of the university, Professor Dr Raheel Qamar, expressed his commitment to protecting the environment by providing care for the plants for two years so that the plants become stable. He also encouraged the youth and asserted the important role of universities and educational institutions in inculcating the spirit of volunteerism and community building through such activities. Published in Daily Times, September 8th 2018.