Daily Times

ISLAMABAD: International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) President Dr Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh and Indonesian Minister Counselor Samsu Rizal inaugurated fourth leg of tree plantation drive at the new campus of the university. On the occasion, the Indonesian minister counselor said that the plantation drive is an omen of reconnecting with the nature and showing concern to address the issue of global warming. He said that the global warming and deforestation are the threats, which must be dealt on priority basis, as the forecasts are worrisome regarding change in the weather patterns. He urged for strong commitment to establish greenhouses, initiate tree plantations while calling upon the governments of all the nations that emergency steps should be taken to save the planets. He said, “Planting one tree means planting a whole living system”. Samsu Rizal also hailed IIUI for its services to Muslim world and said that the university has produced numerous Indonesian graduates who are efficiently contributing to the progress of Indonesia and Muslim Ummah. He further said that after dedicated struggle of four decades, the university has emerged as world-class seat of learning and academic excellence. On the occasion, the IIUI president said that the university is committed to protect environment and it is educating its students with the blend of Islamic teachings so they might be able to take positive steps with better guidance in terms of saving the planet from the adverse effects of global warming, deforestation and emissions.