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'''Safdar Ali Kiyani''' (20 June 1948 – 22 April 2008) was a Pakistani ], ], ] and the ] of the ], which is located in ], ].<ref name=aci>{{cite news |title=Pakistan: Top university official killed in southwest |url=http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Politics/?id=1.0.2096818834|work= ] |date=2008-04-22 |access-date=2008-05-07}}</ref> '''Safdar Ali Kiyani (Kayani / Kiani)''' (20 June 1948 – 22 April 2008) was a Pakistani ], ], ] and the ] of the ], which is located in ], ].<ref name=aci>{{cite news |title=Pakistan: Top university official killed in southwest |url=http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Politics/?id=1.0.2096818834|work= ] |date=2008-04-22 |access-date=2008-05-07}}</ref>


==Murder== ==Murder==
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==Career== ==Career==
In 1980 he came to ] and joined ] as a ] and remained on the same post till 1981. In 1981, he was promoted to the seat of assistant ] and in 1984 to ]. Meanwhile, in 1984, he took the charge of chairman of the botany department, and then in 1998 he became the meritorious professor. Afterwards, he achieved the status of dean of the Faculty of Sciences and then became the dean of the Faculty of Biological Sciences. In 2000, he was promoted to dean of student affairs, and in 2005, he became a pro-vice-chancellor of the University of Balochistan. In 1980 he came to ] and joined ] as a ] and remained on the same post till 1981. In 1981, he was promoted to the seat of assistant ] and in 1984 to ]. Meanwhile, in 1984, he took the charge of chairman of the botany department, and then in 1998 he became the meritorious professor. Afterwards, he achieved the status of dean of the Faculty of Sciences and then became the dean of the Faculty of Biological Sciences. In 2000, he was promoted to dean of student affairs, and in 2005, he became a pro-vice-chancellor of the University of Balochistan.

Publications:

# Kayani, S. A., & Sheikh, K. H. (1977). Seed germination and growth of Hibiscus cannabinus L. at different soil moisture levels. ''Biologia, 23'', 23–30.
# Kayani, S. A., & Sheikh, K. H. (1978). Soil, vegetation and termite-their inter-relationships in arid region of Pakistan. ''Bulletin of the British Ecological Society, 8''.
# Kayani, S. A., Sheikh, K. H., & Ahmad, M. (1979). Altitudinal distribution of termites in relation to soil and vegetation conditions. ''Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 11'', 123–138.
# Ahmad, M., Sheikh, K. H., Jaffary, R. H., Kayani, S. A., Afzal, M., Khan, E. I., Salihah, Z., & Fazal, Q. (1979). Biology, pathology and distribution (in relation to soil conditions) of termites of Pakistan. Final Technical Report (1973-1978), Zoology Department, University of the Punjab, Lahore. PP: 1-424.
# Kayani, S. A., & Sheikh, K. H. (1981). Inter-relationships of vegetation soils and termites in Pakistan. I Aird Tropical Coast Lands. ''Pakistan Journal of Botany, 13'', 165–188.
# Kayani, S. A., & Sheikh, K. H. (1982). Vegetation, termite fauna and soil conditions in some irrigated plantations of Pakistan. ''Biologia, 29'', 1–18.
# Sheikh, K. H., & Kayani, S. A. (1982). Termite-affected soils in Pakistan. ''Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 14''(4), 359–364. <nowiki>https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(82)90006-2</nowiki>
# Kayani, S. A., & Sheikh, K. H. (1983). Termite affected soils in Pakistan. ''Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 14'', 359–364.
# Kayani, S. A. (1983). Soil, vegetation and termites-their inter-relationships in Balochistan. 2nd Annual Research Report Project No. B-BU/Bio(iii) Botany Department, University of Balochistan, Quetta. pp 124.
# Kayani, S. A. (1984). Soil, vegetation and termites-their inter-relationships in Balochistan. Ist Annual Technical report of Pakistan Science Foundation Research Project No.B-BU/Bio(iii) Botany Department, University of Balochistan, Quetta. PP 98.
# Kayani, S. A., Changezi, F. H., & Qadir, S. A. (1984). Relationship between plant cover and soil salinity in wastelands around Quetta Balochistan Pakistan. ''University of Balochistan, Quetta, 3'', 74–98.
# Kayani, S. A., Achakzai, A. K. K., & Qadir, S. A. (1984). Some phytosociological studies in wastelands of Quetta-Pishin Districts, Balochistan, Quetta. ''Pakistan Journal of Botany, 16'', 255–2.
# Kayani, S. A., & Bhatti, A. R. (1984). Water quality investigation in Balochistan. ''Scientific Symposium Proceedings, University of Balochistan, Quetta'', 64–76.
# Kayani, S. A., & Sheikh, K. H. (1984). Inter-relationships of vegetation soils and termites in Pakistan. II Aird Sub Tropical Continental Lowlands. ''Biologia, 30''.
# Kayani, S. A., Ahmad, T., Achakzai, A. K. K., & Qadir, S. A. (1985). Some studies on abundance of termites in various plant communities of Eastern Balochistan Pakistan. ''Pakistan Journal of Forestry, 169'', 174.
# Kayani, S. A., Hussain, F., Chaughtai, S. A., & Marwat, Q. (1985). Effect of closure on the herbaceous vegetational cover of Hazar Gangi Forest, Quetta (Balochistan) Pakistan. ''Proceedings of the IInd Plant Scientists Conference, Botany Department, Punjab University, Lahore'', 28–29.
# Kayani, S. A., & Khan, L. I. (1986). Seed germination and growth of Tobacco (Nicotiana rustica L.) under different levels of Residual Sodium Carbonate (RSC) of irrigation water. ''Journal of University of Balochistan, 1'', 177–130.
# Ahmad, T., Kayani, S. A., & Ishaq, M. I. (1986). Growth of tobacco (Nicotiana rustica L.) under various levels of chloride in irrigation water. ''Biologia, 32'', 479–454.
# Kayani, S. A., & Rehman, M. (1987). Salt tolerance in corn (Zea mays L) at the germination stage. ''Pakistan Journal of Botany, 19'', 9–15.
# Kayani, S. A., & Ahmed, T. (1987). Seed germination and seedling growth of Wheat (Triticum aestivum Var.Zarghoon) under different chloride level of irrigation water. In: Modern Trends Plant Sci. Res. (ed. Ilahi and Hussain). 104–110.
# Kayani, S. A., & Rehman, M. (1988). Effects of NaCl salinity on shoot growth, stomatal size and its distribution in (Zea mays L.). ''Pakistan Journal of Botany, 20'', 75–81.
# Rehman, M., & Kayani, S. A. (1988). Effects of chloride type of salinity on root growth and anatomy of corn (Zea mays L.). ''Biologia, 34'', 123–131.
# Kayani, S. A., Achakzai, A. K. K., Ahmad, T., & Qadir, S. A. (1988). Relationships between plant communities and soil conditions in Nasirabad and Sibi districts. Balochistan, Pakistan. ''Pakistan Journal of Botany, 20'', 55–66.
# Kayani, S. A., Naqvi, H. H., Matsumura, M., & Ting, I. P. (1989). Investigations of seed germination and early seedlings growth of Jajoba “vista” under saline conditions. 1st Annual Conference AAIC, Peoria IL U.S.A. 32 (Abstract).
# Kayani, S. A., Naqvi, H. H., & Ting, I. P. (1990). Salinity effects on germination and mobilization of reserves in Jajoba seed. ''Crop Science, 30'', 704–708.
# Kayani, S. A., Naqvi, H. H., & Ting, I. P. (1990). Effects of salinity on fatty acid and fatty alcohol composition of Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) seeds. ''Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 38'', 1269–1271.
# Atta, M., Ahmad, M. A., & Kayani, S. A. (1992). Some dendrochronological studies in Balochistan, forest. ''Pak. Phyton, 4'', 123–133.
# Atta, M., Kayani, S. A., & Khan, I. A. (1998). Natural regeneration assessment of Juniperus excelsa (M.Bieb) in Northern Balochistan. ''University of Balochistan Research Journal, 1'', 75–91.
# Rahman, M., Kayani, S. A., & Gul, S. (2000). Combined effects of temperature and salinity stress on corn cv. Sunahry. ''Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 3''(9), 1459–1463.
# Akhtar, N., Kayani, S. A., Ahmad, M. M., & Shahab, M. (1996). Insecticide-induced changes in secretory activity of the thyroid gland in rats. ''Journal of Applied Toxicology, 16''(5), 397–400. <nowiki>https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1099-1263(199609)16:5</nowiki><397::AID-JAT362>3.0.CO;2-Y
# Atta, M., Kayani, S. A., & Bazai, Z. A. (2002). Morphological variations and seed characteristics of Juniperus excelsa in Northern Balochistan. ''Research Journal of University of Balochistan, 1'', 21–28.
# Tareen, R. B., Leghari, S. K., & Kayani, S. A. (2002). Phytosociological study of Zawarkan Takatu Area, District Pishin, Balochistan. *Research Journal

#


== Family == == Family ==
Kayani left a widow, one daughter and three sons.{{cn|date=August 2023}} Kayani left a widow, one daughter and three sons. Dr Adnan Safdar and Mr. Usman Safdar, Dr Umar Safdar{{cn|date=August 2023}}


== References == == References ==

Revision as of 04:31, 26 December 2024

Pakistani scientist
Safdar Kiyani
Born(1948-06-20)20 June 1948
Lahore, Punjab province
Died22 April 2008(2008-04-22) (aged 59)
Quetta, Balochistan province
NationalityPakistani
CitizenshipPakistan
Alma materUniversity of the Punjab
Known forPro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Balochistan
Scientific career
FieldsBotany and Ecology
InstitutionsUniversity of Balochistan

Safdar Ali Kiyani (Kayani / Kiani) (20 June 1948 – 22 April 2008) was a Pakistani ecologist, botanist, professor and the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Balochistan, which is located in Quetta, Pakistan.

Murder

Kiyani was shot and killed by a gunman riding a motorbike on 22 April 2008, while he was walking near his home in Quetta. He was 60 years old at the time of his murder. The Baloch Liberation Army, a Baloch separatist organisation, claimed responsibility for Kiyani's killing.

Burial ceremony

Kiyani was buried in the city of Jhelum in Punjab. The University of Balochistan closed for one day to mark Kiyani's murder. The Punjab University teachers' association also condemned Kiyani's killing and held a day of mourning. His full name was Dr Safdar Ali Kayani and his date of birth was 20 June 1948, his religion was Islam. He did his Matriculation in March 1964 in Agriculture Group from Government High school, Renala Khurd, then Intermediate in 1967 from Sahiwal district in the premedical group, he did his graduated from Government College, Jehlum in August 1969. He then got his master's degree from Punjab University in 1971 in the field of Botany.

Education

He started his career in 1971 as a demonstrator of the botany department of Punjab University up to 1973. then as a research officer in Punjab University, meanwhile he did his PhD in ecology in which he wrote his thesis on "Some Ecological Studies on Soil and Vegetation of Termite Affected Areas of Pakistan" from University of the Punjab.

Career

In 1980 he came to Quetta and joined University of Balochistan as a lecturer and remained on the same post till 1981. In 1981, he was promoted to the seat of assistant professor and in 1984 to associate professor. Meanwhile, in 1984, he took the charge of chairman of the botany department, and then in 1998 he became the meritorious professor. Afterwards, he achieved the status of dean of the Faculty of Sciences and then became the dean of the Faculty of Biological Sciences. In 2000, he was promoted to dean of student affairs, and in 2005, he became a pro-vice-chancellor of the University of Balochistan.

Publications:

  1. Kayani, S. A., & Sheikh, K. H. (1977). Seed germination and growth of Hibiscus cannabinus L. at different soil moisture levels. Biologia, 23, 23–30.
  2. Kayani, S. A., & Sheikh, K. H. (1978). Soil, vegetation and termite-their inter-relationships in arid region of Pakistan. Bulletin of the British Ecological Society, 8.
  3. Kayani, S. A., Sheikh, K. H., & Ahmad, M. (1979). Altitudinal distribution of termites in relation to soil and vegetation conditions. Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 11, 123–138.
  4. Ahmad, M., Sheikh, K. H., Jaffary, R. H., Kayani, S. A., Afzal, M., Khan, E. I., Salihah, Z., & Fazal, Q. (1979). Biology, pathology and distribution (in relation to soil conditions) of termites of Pakistan. Final Technical Report (1973-1978), Zoology Department, University of the Punjab, Lahore. PP: 1-424.
  5. Kayani, S. A., & Sheikh, K. H. (1981). Inter-relationships of vegetation soils and termites in Pakistan. I Aird Tropical Coast Lands. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 13, 165–188.
  6. Kayani, S. A., & Sheikh, K. H. (1982). Vegetation, termite fauna and soil conditions in some irrigated plantations of Pakistan. Biologia, 29, 1–18.
  7. Sheikh, K. H., & Kayani, S. A. (1982). Termite-affected soils in Pakistan. Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 14(4), 359–364. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(82)90006-2
  8. Kayani, S. A., & Sheikh, K. H. (1983). Termite affected soils in Pakistan. Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 14, 359–364.
  9. Kayani, S. A. (1983). Soil, vegetation and termites-their inter-relationships in Balochistan. 2nd Annual Research Report Project No. B-BU/Bio(iii) Botany Department, University of Balochistan, Quetta. pp 124.
  10. Kayani, S. A. (1984). Soil, vegetation and termites-their inter-relationships in Balochistan. Ist Annual Technical report of Pakistan Science Foundation Research Project No.B-BU/Bio(iii) Botany Department, University of Balochistan, Quetta. PP 98.
  11. Kayani, S. A., Changezi, F. H., & Qadir, S. A. (1984). Relationship between plant cover and soil salinity in wastelands around Quetta Balochistan Pakistan. University of Balochistan, Quetta, 3, 74–98.
  12. Kayani, S. A., Achakzai, A. K. K., & Qadir, S. A. (1984). Some phytosociological studies in wastelands of Quetta-Pishin Districts, Balochistan, Quetta. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 16, 255–2.
  13. Kayani, S. A., & Bhatti, A. R. (1984). Water quality investigation in Balochistan. Scientific Symposium Proceedings, University of Balochistan, Quetta, 64–76.
  14. Kayani, S. A., & Sheikh, K. H. (1984). Inter-relationships of vegetation soils and termites in Pakistan. II Aird Sub Tropical Continental Lowlands. Biologia, 30.
  15. Kayani, S. A., Ahmad, T., Achakzai, A. K. K., & Qadir, S. A. (1985). Some studies on abundance of termites in various plant communities of Eastern Balochistan Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Forestry, 169, 174.
  16. Kayani, S. A., Hussain, F., Chaughtai, S. A., & Marwat, Q. (1985). Effect of closure on the herbaceous vegetational cover of Hazar Gangi Forest, Quetta (Balochistan) Pakistan. Proceedings of the IInd Plant Scientists Conference, Botany Department, Punjab University, Lahore, 28–29.
  17. Kayani, S. A., & Khan, L. I. (1986). Seed germination and growth of Tobacco (Nicotiana rustica L.) under different levels of Residual Sodium Carbonate (RSC) of irrigation water. Journal of University of Balochistan, 1, 177–130.
  18. Ahmad, T., Kayani, S. A., & Ishaq, M. I. (1986). Growth of tobacco (Nicotiana rustica L.) under various levels of chloride in irrigation water. Biologia, 32, 479–454.
  19. Kayani, S. A., & Rehman, M. (1987). Salt tolerance in corn (Zea mays L) at the germination stage. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 19, 9–15.
  20. Kayani, S. A., & Ahmed, T. (1987). Seed germination and seedling growth of Wheat (Triticum aestivum Var.Zarghoon) under different chloride level of irrigation water. In: Modern Trends Plant Sci. Res. (ed. Ilahi and Hussain). 104–110.
  21. Kayani, S. A., & Rehman, M. (1988). Effects of NaCl salinity on shoot growth, stomatal size and its distribution in (Zea mays L.). Pakistan Journal of Botany, 20, 75–81.
  22. Rehman, M., & Kayani, S. A. (1988). Effects of chloride type of salinity on root growth and anatomy of corn (Zea mays L.). Biologia, 34, 123–131.
  23. Kayani, S. A., Achakzai, A. K. K., Ahmad, T., & Qadir, S. A. (1988). Relationships between plant communities and soil conditions in Nasirabad and Sibi districts. Balochistan, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 20, 55–66.
  24. Kayani, S. A., Naqvi, H. H., Matsumura, M., & Ting, I. P. (1989). Investigations of seed germination and early seedlings growth of Jajoba “vista” under saline conditions. 1st Annual Conference AAIC, Peoria IL U.S.A. 32 (Abstract).
  25. Kayani, S. A., Naqvi, H. H., & Ting, I. P. (1990). Salinity effects on germination and mobilization of reserves in Jajoba seed. Crop Science, 30, 704–708.
  26. Kayani, S. A., Naqvi, H. H., & Ting, I. P. (1990). Effects of salinity on fatty acid and fatty alcohol composition of Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) seeds. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 38, 1269–1271.
  27. Atta, M., Ahmad, M. A., & Kayani, S. A. (1992). Some dendrochronological studies in Balochistan, forest. Pak. Phyton, 4, 123–133.
  28. Atta, M., Kayani, S. A., & Khan, I. A. (1998). Natural regeneration assessment of Juniperus excelsa (M.Bieb) in Northern Balochistan. University of Balochistan Research Journal, 1, 75–91.
  29. Rahman, M., Kayani, S. A., & Gul, S. (2000). Combined effects of temperature and salinity stress on corn cv. Sunahry. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 3(9), 1459–1463.
  30. Akhtar, N., Kayani, S. A., Ahmad, M. M., & Shahab, M. (1996). Insecticide-induced changes in secretory activity of the thyroid gland in rats. Journal of Applied Toxicology, 16(5), 397–400. https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1099-1263(199609)16:5<397::AID-JAT362>3.0.CO;2-Y
  31. Atta, M., Kayani, S. A., & Bazai, Z. A. (2002). Morphological variations and seed characteristics of Juniperus excelsa in Northern Balochistan. Research Journal of University of Balochistan, 1, 21–28.
  32. Tareen, R. B., Leghari, S. K., & Kayani, S. A. (2002). Phytosociological study of Zawarkan Takatu Area, District Pishin, Balochistan. *Research Journal

Family

Kayani left a widow, one daughter and three sons. Dr Adnan Safdar and Mr. Usman Safdar, Dr Umar Safdar

References

  1. ^ "Pakistan: Top university official killed in southwest". Adnkronos International. 2008-04-22. Retrieved 2008-05-07.


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