The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) Islamabad is rated as one of top public institution of higher education in Pakistan. The Department of Plant Sciences at QAU has threefold mission, Research & discovery, teaching and Learning and offers M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D Degree in Plant Sciences and aligned disciplines. Under the umbrella of German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) initiative (Studies and research for sustainability), the Department is hosting a one-week international summer school from 26-30 March, 2012 titled “Recent Advances in Plant Biotechnology for Sustainable Development (Exploring the hidden potential of microorganisms)” at Quaid-i-Azam University coordinated by Plant Sciences Department.