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Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries

 

  1. Introduction

Fisheries and aquaculture is among the significant economic sector in Pakistan, contributing in revenue generation, employment, poverty alleviation, and export revenues. Pakistan is gifted with large fishing resources. Fisheries sector has a significant contribution in the national economy, disbursing about one percent to GDP and providing jobs opportunities to about one percent of the country’s man power. Likewise, aquaculture is the fastest developing section of the agriculture industry. Attached with new emerging skills of the day, it has become one of the most expanding and rapidly changing fields. The Department is carrying out teaching and research in both basic and applied aspects in different areas such as fresh water biology, shrimp farming, development of cost effective fish feed, fish breeding, aquaculture biotechnology, aquatic environment, fish disease management, use of bio-fertilizers in aquaculture, saline water fisheries. 

Our programs prepare students to address and provide immediate solution to major problems and challenges faced by Fish Farmers in Pakistan. We conduct research that drives innovation and new technologies, expands understanding and provides science-based information to solve problems. After graduation, our students will be able to serve in Government institutes such as Fisheries Research Institute, Fish Hatcheries and Laboratories and Private sector, research, academia, industry and advisory.

Currently, we have completed research projects funded by Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan. The construction of the new academic block and research laboratories has further strengthened our research and teaching activities. We are also organizing seminars, conferences and workshops to share thought provoking ideas. 

 

  • Programs being offered: 
  1. BS Zoology
  2. MS Fisheries & Aquaculture
  3. PhD Zoology
  •  Vision

    To create significant knowledge and conduct innovative research to impart exemplary education to address the challenges of food security

  • Mission

         To produce competent graduates and visionary zoologist for the conservation of natural resources in the context of zero hunger goal

  • Faculty Members 
  1. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Asif Raza, Chairman (Additional Charge)
  2. Dr. Naheed Bano, Assistant Professor
  3. Dr. Riffat Yasin, Assistant Professor
  4. Ms. Amina Irfan, Lecturer