LAHORE: (Saturday, May 2, 2026): Punjab University Institute of Zoology successfully concluded its 19th National Hands-on Training Workshop titled “Skills for the Future – Integrating Modern Beekeeping into Productive Agriculture.” The four-day intensive workshop brought together 105 participants from diverse academic, industrial, and professional backgrounds. Attendees included representatives from Punjab University’s Institute of Zoology and Faculty of Agriculture, Virtual University of Pakistan, University of Education, University of Sialkot, Hidaya Trust Sindh, Himalayan Wellness Company, as well as practicing beekeepers from across the country. The workshop aimed to promote modern, science-based apiculture, enhance participants’ technical skills, and highlight the vital role of honeybees in pollination, sustainable agriculture, and ecosystem health. Participants received comprehensive training in bee health management, pest control, environmental impacts on honeybees, and the development of value-added bee products for entrepreneurial ventures. A key highlight of the workshop was its extensive hands-on component, which included hive inspection, apiary management, queen rearing, larval grafting, use of beekeeping equipment, preparation of honey-based medicinal and cosmetic products, and field visits to operational apiculture sites. The workshop also featured a series of expert lectures covering both fundamental and applied aspects of apiculture, its agricultural significance, and the effects of environmental pollutants on honeybee populations. These sessions provided participants with a balanced blend of theoretical knowledge and practical expertise. Participants appreciated the efforts of the workshop organizer, Prof. Dr. Abdul Majid Khan, for successfully conducting the training program. Faculty members of the Institute of Zoology actively contributed to the workshop, while distinguished guests commended the organizers for their role in promoting sustainable agriculture and capacity building in Pakistan. In her address at the concluding ceremony, Director Institute of Zoology Prof. Dr. Nabila Roohi emphasized the importance of integrating modern beekeeping practices into agricultural systems to enhance productivity and ensure environmental sustainability. She noted that the workshop represents a significant step toward strengthening apiculture-based livelihoods, raising environmental awareness, and advancing sustainable agricultural practices in Pakistan.