University of Haripur

The existing premises of University of Haripur (spread over an area of 236 Kanals) was once a Rosin and Turpentine factory being established by the Forest Development Corporation (FDC) in 1953. The then Governor General of Pakistan laid the foundation stone on Wednesday, September 9, 1953. The basic objective of the factory was to produce rosin and turpentine from forest resources and use part of the revenue generated on forest conservation. The factory remained functional till 1980 and stopped production onward due to non-availability of raw material and was completely abandoned in 1985. It remained idle for more than two decades and acquired the status of a real jungle due to absence of operations and maintenance work in the factory premises. Hazara University, being the only public sector university in this region was not sufficient enough to cater for the educational needs and requirements of the entire Hazara Division. Though it played pivotal role in equipping people with necessary knowledge and skills, however being at approximately 100 km from Haripur, the people of District Haripur, Hassan Abdal, Chaj, Wah, Taxila, Mardan and Swabi had low access to University particularly the female's students. It was felt seriously to have a campus in Haripur to offer educational facilities to all those deserving students who find it hard to have access to Mansehra Campus. Amongst other choices for the establishment of the campus in Haripur, this Rosin and Turpentine factory was found as the most appropriate one. The idea was picked by the then Vice Chancellor, Hazara University, to open a satellite campus of Hazara University in Haripur to provide higher educational access to people of Haripur and its adjoining areas at their door step. The idea was supported by the then Governor, of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Environment Minister. On March 8, 2008, the factory was formally handed over to the Hazara University for the establishment of its Haripur Campus. The Campus was inaugurated by the Chief Minister on March 30, 2008.

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