Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) stood first on Tuesday in the Chrysanthemum and Autumn Flower Show organized by Pir Mehr Ali Shah of Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, as well as in the Autumn Flower Show held at Rose and Jasmine Garden arranged by Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Islamabad Horticulture Society. AIOU Garden Supervisor Muhammad Nazir received the first prize trophy on behalf of the university from Islamic Academy of Sciences Vice President Dr MD Shami at a prize-distribution ceremony. AIOU Vice Chancellor, Prof Dr Nazir Ahmed Sangi congratulated the gardeners of AIOU, particularly Garden Supervisor Muhammad Nazir, and said, “Flowers are part and parcel of our daily life as they not only add beauty and fragrance to our gardens but also promote the cause of clean environment and healthy society.” Dr Sangi also instructed the Department of Agricultural Sciences and gardeners of the university to focus on floriculture to improve its environment. He further directed them to introduce a number of new varieties of flowers. Dr Sangi said, “Lush green gardens and flowers not only add to the beauty of the environment but also have a positive impact on the moods of the students and employees of the university.”