The 13th international symposium on natural product chemistry will commence from September 22.
The four-day event would be held at International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), Karachi University. Over 700 eminent scientists and young researchers are expected to participate in this symposium, which is recognized as one of the most prestigious international events in the field of natural product sciences.
These views were expressed by Director ICCBS, Prof Dr Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, while speaking at a meeting on Wednesday morning at ICCBS.
He said that the aim of the symposium is to bring together leading experts in the field of natural products sciences from all around the world and form global partnerships for sustainable utilization of natural resources for the common benefit of humanity and rapid development of the countries in the south.
He said the inaugural ceremony of the global chemistry event will be held on Saturday at Prof Salimuzzaman Siddiqui Auditorium (ICCBS). Vice Chancellor of Karachi University, Prof Dr Muhammad Qaiser, will inaugurate the symposium while Patron-in-Chief ICCBS, University of Karachi, and former Chairman Higher Education Commission, Prof Dr Atta-ur-Rahman will be the guest of honour on the occasion.
Besides, Director ICCBS Prof Dr Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, Dean Faculty of Sciences Prof Dr Nusrat Jameel, Managing Trustee Muhammad Hussain Panjwani Memorial Trust Ms. Nadira Pujwani, Chairman Husein Ebrahim Jamal Foundation, Aziz Latif Jamal, and Dr Ghulam Musharraf of HEJ will also express their views on the occasion.
