ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Khalid Hussain Magsi Friday emphasized the importance of equipping young researchers and scientists with knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience in scientific research to address emerging global challenges.
He was speaking as chief guest at the closing ceremony of the five-day 19th International Symposium on Advanced Materials (ISAM-2025) held at the National Centre for Physics (NCP).
The minister highlighted that nations like China had achieved technological leadership through continuous learning and innovation.
Expressing strong confidence in Pakistan’s youth, he said the country’s past achievements in institution building and economic progress reflect its capability for excellence.
Magsi reaffirmed his belief in a promising and progressive scientific future for Pakistan, driven by research and innovation.
Earlier, Dr. Syed Khalid Mehmood Shah, Scientific Secretary ISAM-2025, expressed gratitude to international and local participants for their active engagement and contributions.
He shared that the symposium featured 60 oral and 100 poster presentations, covering themes such as advanced materials, artificial intelligence (AI), additive manufacturing, nanotechnology, renewable energy, and biomaterials.
A concurrent technology exhibition, “Revolutionizing Industry Through Science and Engineering (RISE 2025),” showcased innovative research and industrial collaborations.
In his remarks, Mirza Rizwan Baig, President of the Pakistan Advanced Materials Forum (PAMF), noted that ISAM has played a vital role in fostering scientific advancement, international collaboration, and industry-academia linkages for over three decades.
He announced plans to establish a Center of Excellence in Advanced Materials in Pakistan to strengthen research and innovation in key sectors, including industry, energy, and defense.
International delegates praised Pakistan’s growing scientific ecosystem, the potential of its young researchers, and the quality of its research institutions. They also welcomed the Government’s decision to establish the National Center for Advanced Materials at Quaid-i-Azam University, to be named after Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan in honor of his contributions to national self-reliance.
More than 20 international speakers from Russia, Malaysia, China, Indonesia, Turkey, and Norway participated in the symposium, organized by PAMF in collaboration with the Institute of Space Technology (IST).
The event concluded with renewed commitment to advancing science and technology for sustainable development, innovation, and national progress.