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ISLAMABAD: The consensus of 6th monthly brainstorming session on “Making Pakistan Science Conscious” was that national development could not be realized without promoting science and technology in the country.
The session was organized by National Institute of Vacuum Science and Technology (NINVAST), Islamabad in collaboration with Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS).
Director General of NINVAST, Dr Javaid Ahsan Bhatti, appreciated the Pakistan Academy of Sciences for striving to promote science and technology in the country by taking along all the stakeholders.
Secretary General of PAS, Prof Dr Zabta K Shinwari, apprised the audience about the background and objective of these brainstorming sessions for promoting S&T in the country. He emphasised that younger generation was the future custodian of Pakistan, and, thus, the Academy was encouraging and motivating young faculty members and postgraduate scientists to work hand-in-hand with the senior scientists.
Dr Shinwari appreciated the flag bearer of the “Making Science Conscious Pakistan” initiative, Dr. Hamid Saleem, for his initiative and commitment to this noble cause.
The participants were educated about the vacuum technology by way of showing a documentary on “Pakistan Vacuum Technology Society and its role in the Establishment of National Institute of Vacuum Science and Technology”.
Director General of NINVAST, Dr. Javaid Ahsan Bhatti, gave an illuminating talk about “Role of Vacuum Technology in Interdisciplinary Research & Development”; he emphasized that NINVAST was involved in education, training as well as industrial support.