UAJK to Host 42nd International Pakistan Congress of Zoology
Saba Noor
UAJK to Host
42nd International Pakistan Congress of Zoology
MUZAFFARABAD, – The University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (UAJK) is gearing up
for the forty-second (42nd) three-day Pakistan Congress of Zoology
(International), scheduled to commence on the 23rd of this month at the scenic
King Abdullah Campus of the university.
Under the
auspices of the Zoological Society of Pakistan, the congress is set to draw top
scientists and researchers from around the world, hailing from countries such
as the United States, Australia, Switzerland, Greece, China, Turkey, and
beyond.
With over 1000
participants anticipated, comprising scientists, faculty members, and scholars,
the congress promises a vibrant exchange of ideas, with more than 500
researchers slated to present their latest findings in the field of Zoology.
Confirming their
participation, Vice-Chancellors from esteemed institutions such as the
University of Baltistan, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University of Veterinary and
Animal Sciences Sindh, Preston University Karachi, Islamia College University
Peshawar, University of Okara, Baba Gronanak University Faisalabad, Cholistan
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Federal Urdu University of Arts
Sciences and Technology, among others, are set to grace the occasion.
A joint meeting
of heads of management committees, led by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad
Kaleem Abbasi, Registrar Meritorious Prof. Dr. Ghulam Murtaza, Chairperson
Department of Zoology Prof. Dr. Nuzhat Shafi, Dean Sciences Prof. Dr. Khawaja
Muhammad Rafique, Director Finance Prof. Dr. Khawaja Basharat, and Provost
Hostels Dr. Rukhsana Said, among other administrative officers, meticulously
finalized the arrangements for the congress.
Highlighting the
significance of this congress, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kaleem Abbasi
expressed the University's pride in hosting such a prestigious event and
underscored its commitment to ensuring its success.
Vice Chancellor
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kaleem Abbasi reiterated the University's commitment to
fostering excellence in education and research, not limited to zoology but
encompassing all sciences and social sciences. Emphasizing the pivotal role of
conferences, seminars, and debates in igniting research interests among
students, he affirmed the University's dedication to providing a conducive
environment for academic growth.
The University
of Azad Jammu and Kashmir extends a warm invitation to all delegates from
around the world, assuring them of a meticulously organized and intellectually
enriching experience at the 42nd World Pakistan Congress of Zoology.
