Message From President

I would like to sincerely thank the Fellows of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences for reposing confidence in me by elected me as President of the Academy. I hope that the newly elected Council and I would meet the trust and expectations of the Fellows in fulfilling the demands of the challenging task ahead of us.
Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) have become critically important for socio- economic development of society in a rapidly changing global scenario. The prosperity of the developed nations has changed from resource base to knowledge base. Unfortunately, there is a big gap between scientists and policy makers, and between research and production sectors in most developing countries, including Pakistan. I think the Academy can play a vital role in this regard and we would like to connect closely with policy- and decision-makers in our Government. We would try to make our Government realize that: 1) investment in STI, Education and human resource development is the only option that can steer Pakistan successfully in the 21st Century, and 2) the Academy can provide sound policy advice and prepare scholarly documents for strategizing future development in Science and Technology.
The Academy has signed bilateral agreements with many foreign academies and science organizations. We would pursue these agreements actively for enhanced international collaborations, better understanding, and mutual benefits.
Therefore, in the coming three years, we shall be focusing on building closer links with our decision makers for the promotion of STI, and sustainability of the initiatives and programs of the Academy. It is gratifying that the Academy has accomplished and influential Fellows and I would need the advice and benign support of all for the successful pursuit of these endeavors.
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Genome Editing in Crops and Livestock Improvement and Human Health
PAS Agriculture Webinar, Episode 19 Date & Time: 4th December, 2020 – 05:00 PM PST Moderator: Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan Professor Emeritus/Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad Speakers: Mr Fakkhar Imam Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Mr Hussain Jahania ...read more
Potential of CRISPR/Cas Tachnology for Improving Agriculture Productivity
PAS Agriculture Webinar, Episode 18 Date & Time: 27th November, 2020 – 06:00 PM PST Moderator: Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan Professor Emeritus/Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad Speakers: Prof. Holger Puchta KIT, Germany Prof. Caixia Gao Chinese Academy of Sciences, China Prof. Yinong ...read more
World Science Day for Peace and Development Recarbonization of Global Soils: Challenges ...
PAS Agriculture Webinar, Episode 17 Date & Time: 10th November, 2020 – 05:00 PM PST Moderator: Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan Professor Emeritus University of Agriculture, Faisalabad Chief Guest: Dr. Nopmanee Suvannang Chair, Global Soil Laboratory Network Keynote Speakers: Dr. Rattan Lal Professor, The Ohio ...read more
Oilseed Crop Production and Supply Chain
PAS Agriculture Webinar, Episode 16 Date & Time: 6th November, 2020 – 06:00 PM PST Moderator: Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan Professor Emeritus/Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad Chief Guest: Syed Babar Ali Pro Chancellor, Lahore University of Management Sciences Discussants: Aamir Mirza Former Country ...read more
World Science Day for Peace and Development 2020
November 10, 2020 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm INTRODUCTION United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in collaboration with the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), the Organization of ...read more
Vegetable Seed Production and Supply Chain
PAS Agriculture Webinar, Episode 15 Date & Time: 3rd November, 2020 – 06:00 PM PST Moderator: Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan Professor Emeritus/Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad Chief Guest: Syed Babar Ali Pro Chancellor, Lahore University of Management Sciences Keynote Speakers: Dr. Muhammad ...read more
Weeds Ecology and Management
PAS Agriculture Webinar, Episode 14 Date & Time: 24th October, 2020 – 06:00 PM PST Moderator: Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan Professor Emeritus University of Agriculture, Faisalabad Keynote Speakers: Dr. Ali Ahsan Bajwa Technical Specialist-Weeds, New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, Australia Dr. ...read more
Citrus Genetic Improvement: Seedlessness and Greening Disease
PAS Agriculture Webinar, Episode 12 Date & Time: 17th October, 2020 – 07:00 PM PST Moderator: Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan Professor Emeritus University of Agriculture, Faisalabad Chief Guest: Syed Fakhar Imam Federal Minister Ministry of National Food & Research Government of Pakistan For registration ...read more
World Food Day Webinar: “Grow Nourish & Sustain Together”
World Food Day Webinar: “Grow Nourish & Sustain Together” Date & Time: 16th October, 2020 – 17:00 - 18:00 PST/13:00 - 14:00 GMT Moderator: Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan Professor Emeritus University of Agriculture, Faisalabad Keynote Speach: Prof Ratan Lal World Food ...read more
Chickpeas – The Peoples Protein in Pakistan
PAS Agriculture Webinar, Episode 11 Date & Time: 10th October, 2020 – 07:00 PM PST Moderator: Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan Professor Emeritus University of Agriculture, Faisalabad KeyNote Speakers: Dr. Rajendra Adhikari, Lecturer, School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, University of Queensland Dr. Elizabeth ...read more
Events
Activities

Zoom PAS Agriculture webinar episode 7 entitled “Balanced Fertilizer Application in Wheat/Policy Brief”
PAS Agriculture Policy Debate, Episode # 7 Prof. Dr. Iqrar A. Khan in collaboration with Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS), Pakistan Institute for Developmental Economics and CAS-D at PMAS-University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi organized a zoom PAS Agriculture webinar episode 7 entitled “Balanced Fertilizer Application in Wheat” on 12th, September 2020 at 07:00 PM PST. ...
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Zoom PAS Agriculture webinar episode 6 entitled “Valuing Zinc Nutrition for better Crop Production & Human Health/Policy Brief”
PAS Agriculture Policy Debate, Episode # 6 Prof. Dr. Iqrar A. Khan in collaboration with Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS), Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC), Farm Advisory Centre, Multan, PMAS-University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi, Government College University, Lahore, MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan and Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan organized a zoom PAS Agriculture webinar episode 6 entitled ...
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Zoom PAS Agriculture webinar episode 5 entitled “Wheat Seed Supply Chain Analysis/Policy Brief”
Prof. Dr. Iqrar A. Khan in collaboration with Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS), Pakistan Institute for Developmental Economics, CAS-D at PMAS-University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi and CAS-SP at MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan organized a zoom PAS Agriculture webinar episode 5 entitled “Wheat Seed Supply Chain Analysis” on 31st, August 2020 at 12:00 PM PST. The stagnant wheat ...
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Zoom PAS Agriculture webinar episode 4 entitled “A Review of Agriculture Policies of Pakistan/Policy Brief”
Prof. Dr. Iqrar A. Khan in collaboration with Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS), Pakistan Institute for Developmental Economics and CAS-D at PMAS-University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi organized a zoom PAS Agriculture webinar episode 4 entitled “A Review of Agriculture Policies of Pakistan” on 17th, August 2020 at 11:00 AM PST Agriculture policy framework in Pakistan has remained ...
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Zoom PAS Agriculture webinar episode 3 entitled “Genetic Improvement of Dairy Cattle-American and Pakistani Experiences /Policy Brief”
Prof. Dr. Iqrar A. Khan in collaboration with Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS), Pakistan Institute for Developmental Economics and CAS-D at PMAS-University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi organized a zoom PAS Agriculture webinar episode 3 entitled “Genetic Improvement of Dairy Cattle – American and Pakistani Experiences” on 8th, August 2020 at 07:30 PM PST Pakistan is among the ...
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Zoom PAS Agriculture webinar episode 2 entitled “Precision Agriculture and Sustainable Solutions/Policy Brief”
Prof. Dr. Iqrar A. Khan in collaboration with Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS), Pakistan Institute for Developmental Economics and CAS-D at University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi organized a zoom Agriculture webinar episode 2 entitled “Precision Agriculture and Sustainable Solutions” on 30th, July 2020 at 04:00 PM PST. Technology applications are critical to make agriculture competitive, ...
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Zoom PAS Agriculture webinar episode 1 entitled “Prevailing Wheat Crises and Future Pathways”/Policy Brief
Prof. Dr. Iqrar A. Khan in collaboration with Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS) organized a zoom Agriculture webinar episode 1 entitled “Prevailing Wheat Crises and Future Pathways” on 25th, July 2020 at 07:30 PM PST. Pakistan grows spring wheat over an area of 21 million acres. Being a staple food for a population of more ...
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Popular Science Lecture by Prof. Dr. Mustafa ERGUN (January 16, 2020)
Prof. Dr. Mustafa ERGUN, Executive Director, InterIslamic Science & Technology Network on Oceanography (INOC), Izmir, Republic of Turkey delivered a lecture on Caspian Sea, Water Fluctuations and the Effects on the Human History on January 16, 2020 at the Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS) auditorium. Dr. Ergun was specially invited by Dr. M. Qasim Jan, ...
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Visit of Yunnan Academy of Sciences and Technology Development (YASTD) Delegates to Pakistan Academy of Sciences (January 06, 2020)
A 3-member delegation from Yunnan Academy of Science and Technology development (YASTD) led by the Deputy Dean (YASTD), Pu Weidong, visited the Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS) on January 06, 2020 and had a meeting with the PAS Officials and Fellows. Dr. M. Aslam Baig, Secretary General, PAS welcomed and briefed the delegation about PAS. ...
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Seminar on Science Diplomacy (November 27, 2019)
A one day seminar on Science Diplomacy was jointly organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, Pakistan Academy of Sciences and COMSTECH at the COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad. The event was supported by COMSATS, ECO Science Foundation and Technology Times. This seminar focused on the role of science in diplomacy noting that science, technology ...
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