Department of Biological Sciences, Thal University Bhakkar

12/04/2026

🌟 Huge Research Achievement: 6 Book Chapters Published with Springer Nature! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone for Thal University Bhakkar!
Dr Muhammad Kabir (Registrar, Thal University Bhakkar), along with his prominent student Muhammad Hammad (Hammad Awan), and his student research team has successfully published six book chapters in the prestigious Springer Nature conference proceedings:

📖 “Climate Change Mitigation and Environmental Amelioration Through Plants and Other Sustainable Practices”

This achievement reflects our commitment to finding sustainable solutions for global environmental challenges. A huge shoutout to the dedicated student researchers who made this possible: Muhammad Hammad, Raiqa Sarwar, Khashmala Habib, Aymen Aslam, and Adeeb Zahra.

🔗 Explore our Research:
You can access the full chapters via the official DOI links below:
Chapter No 07: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-09299-1_7
Chapter No 27: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-09299-1_27
Chapter No 28: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-09299-1_28
Chapter No 29: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-09299-1_29
Chapter No 31: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-09299-1_31
Chapter No 41: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-09299-1_41

Onward and upward! 🚀🌿

18/02/2026

Today, Dr. Niaz Hussain, Chief Scientist at Arid Zone Research Institute (AZRI) Bhakkar, visited our Plant Ecophysiology Lab at Thal University Bhakkar! 👨‍🔬🌱

He inspected ongoing trials of collaborative research projects by our students Abid Hussain and was briefed by Muhammad Hammad. They presented a detailed briefing and demonstration of their work, showcasing the lab’s dedication to cutting-edge research.

Dr. Niaz Hussain praised the collaboration and expressed enthusiasm for future partnerships! 🙌

We’re proud of our students pushing boundaries in plant ecophysiology!

30/01/2026

🌿 Research Excellence | Student Achievement

We are proud to share that Hammad Awan, a BS Botany (Last Semester) student, has published another research article in the internationally recognized, peer-reviewed journal PLOS ONE (Open Access).

Journal Matrices 📊
Impact Factor: 2.8
Quartile: Q1
Category: W

📘 Article Title:
"Differential seedling responses of chickpea varieties to hexavalent chromium (VI) stress under controlled conditions"
🔗 Link: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0341546

This research provides important insights into heavy metal stress tolerance in chickpea varieties and contributes to sustainable agriculture and environmental stress management, particularly in metal-contaminated regions.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the worthy Vice Chancellor for his continued vision and support in strengthening research infrastructure, especially the establishment of the Plant Ecophysiology Laboratory, which played a crucial role in facilitating this research work.

👏 Congratulations to Muhammad Hammad and his co-authors on this outstanding achievement. We look forward to many more impactful research contributions from our students.

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12/01/2026

🎉 Research Publication 🌿

We are delighted to share that Hammad Awan, a BS Botany (Last Semester) student, has successfully published a Literature Review in the prestigious journal Frontiers in Plant Science.

📊 Journal Highlights
Impact Factor: 4.8
Quartile: Q1
Category: W

This achievement reflects the dedication, hard work, and research potential of our students. We also extend our sincere gratitude to the worthy *Vice Chancellor* for his visionary support in establishing the *Plant Ecophysiology Laboratory,* which played a vital role in facilitating this research and making this high-quality publication possible.

👏 Congratulations to Muhammad Hammad for this outstanding accomplishment. We look forward to many more research milestones ahead!
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Publication Link: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2025.1687399

08/01/2026

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30/12/2025

30/12/2025

First Meeting of the Academic Council

The first meeting of the Academic Council of Thal University Bhakkar was held on December 30, 2025, chaired by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Saeed Ahmad Buzdar. The meeting included permanent members, senior representatives from the Higher Education Department, the Punjab government, and other educational institutions.

Attendees included:
- Prof. Dr. Masood Sarwar Awan (Pro-VC, University of Sargodha)
- Prof. Dr. Saad Ullah Khan Laghari (Dean, Faculty of Sciences, Ghazi University)
- Ms. Zahida Azhar (Additional Secretary, HED)
- Prof. Dr. Zafar Ahmad (Director, Hailey College of Commerce, University of Punjab)
- Prof. Dr. Nargis Naz (Chairman, Department of Botany, IUB)
- Prof. Dr. Rubina Yasmeen (Chairman, Department of Pakistan Studies, IUB)
- Prof. Dr. Aroosa Kanwal (Chairman, Department of English, Quaid-e-Azam University)
- Prof. Dr. Samar Fahad (Professor of Applied Psychology, IUB)
- Prof. Dr. Naeem Anjum (Professor of Physics, BZU)
- Dr. Ansar Azhar (Director Public Instructions, Colleges)

The council approved:
- Undergraduate & graduate semester regulations
- Library rules, discipline rules, degree/transcript formats
- HEC-aligned policies
- Short courses, professional certificates, R&D promotion policy, academic planning framework, and departmental strategic plans.

VC Prof. Buzdar stated the council will enhance academic standards, transparency, and curriculum aligned with national/regional needs. He thanked experts and officials for their input, vowing to make Thal University a reputable education hub.

The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the chair. 😊

27/12/2025

Important Notice for Applicants:
Scrutiny for BPS-17 and above posts has been completed, and the eligibility/non-eligibility data has been uploaded on the university website.
Applicants who applied for posts below BPS-17 may currently see “Record Not Found”—this is normal, as their data will be uploaded in the next phase.
Candidates are advised not to worry and to wait for the next official announcement.
17 & above applicants, check your data here: https://careers.tu.edu.pk/,

05/12/2025

Great news! 🎉
Thal University Bhakkar has made an impressive leap in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2025, ranking 712th globally, 20th in Punjab, and 36th in Pakistan.
This achievement highlights our growing strength in sustainability and campus development.
Proud moment for TU Bhakkar! 🌱🏛

09/11/2025

We are excited to share the recent publication of Worthy Registrar Dr. Muhammad Kabir and his student Hammad Awan in Plant Science Today (IF: 1, Quartile: Q3).

03/10/2025

🌍 2nd International Conference on Life Sciences | Thal University Bhakkar

We are excited to announce the 2nd International Conference on Life Sciences, hosted by the Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Thal University Bhakkar, Pakistan, on 17th December 2025.

With the theme “Artificial Intelligence, Nanobiotechnology, Climate Change, and Biology,” the conference will bring together researchers, academicians, and professionals from across the globe to share innovative ideas, cutting-edge discoveries, and sustainable solutions for the challenges of our time.

Join us in exploring groundbreaking research in molecular biology, nanobiotechnology, climate change biology, computational sciences, health research, and more.

📅 Date: 17th December 2025
📌 Venue: Thal University Bhakkar, Pakistan
🔗 Registration & Abstract Submission: https://forms.gle/dVgU3KMhzGTVVnhK8

Let’s advance life sciences for a sustainable future! 🌱✨
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