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27 Pak scientists’ research leads to Higgs boson discovery
By Technology Times at July 10, 2012 | 1:54 am | 0 Comment
STAFF REPORT IBD: As many as 27 Pakistani scientists working at CERN made a visible contribution in the flawless research that has finally led to the discovery of the Higgs boson, also nicknamed the “God particle”, that travels faster than light; this experiment will help in re-enacting the first moments of the universe. These participating scientists included Dr more...
Chinese scientists briefed on PSF
By Technology Times at May 29, 2012 | 12:18 pm | 0 Comment
STAFF REPORT IBD: A Chinese delegation comprising scientists and researchers has recently visited the Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF). During a meeting with the delegation headed by Prof. Dr. Han Richou, PSF Chairman Prof. Dr. Manzoor H. Soomro briefed the guests about mandate, functions, programmes, achievements and future plans of the Foundation. Dr. Soomro told the more...
Sindh university scientists honoured
By Technology Times at May 29, 2012 | 12:09 pm | 0 Comment
STAFF REPORT IBD: Three scientists of the University of Sindh namely Prof. Dr Muhammad Iqbal Bhanger, Prof. Dr Tasneem Gul Kazi, Dr Hassan Imran Afreedi have been honoured with the Research Productivity Award in "A" category by the Prime Minister of Pakistan. At a recent ceremony arranged by Pakistan Council of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Prime Minister Syed more...
Scientists find some Himalayan glaciers growing
By Technology Times at April 23, 2012 | 1:21 pm | 0 Comment
STAFF REPORT IBD: Astronauts aboard the International Space Station has recently taken advantage of their unique vantage point to photograph the Himalayas, looking south from over the Tibetan Plateau. Mt. Everest (29,035 feet) is at right. A new study reveals that some Himalayan glaciers in the Karakoram mountain range may actually be getting bigger, according to a study more...
KU scientists ranked more productive
By Technology Times at April 2, 2012 | 4:05 pm | 1 Comments
STAFF REPORT KHI: The Pakistan Council for Science and Technology (PCST), Islamabad has ranked Prof Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman, former chairman HEC, and Prof Dr Iqbal Chaudhary, Director International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, as the most productive scientists of Pakistan. Both the scientists had deep relations with the KU. The more...
Scientists asked to stress on R&D
By Technology Times at April 2, 2012 | 3:37 pm | 0 Comment
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) said the scientists through intensive agricultural research could boost the economy for self-sufficiency and food security of the country. Dr Iftikhar Ahmad Chairman, PARC while addressing the scientists on his retirement, said science based agriculture was the need of the hour. The scientists have to see the more...
NAYS celebrates Muslim Scientists Day
By Technology Times at March 17, 2012 | 1:08 pm | 0 Comment
STAFF REPORT IBD: The National Academy of Young Scientists (NAYS), being a pioneer academy of young scientists in Pakistan, while commemorating the Muslim Scientists Day last week, paid homage to Muslim scientists for their prestigious services for science. On that day, the NAYS displayed banners related to Muslim Scientists Day in major institutes across the country. In more...
Agri scientists need to work for knowhow management
By Technology Times at March 17, 2012 | 1:05 pm | 0 Comment
STAFF REPORT IBD: Dr. Muhammad Sharif, Member, Social Sciences, Division, Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC), has said that agricultural scientists should play their role for the management of knowledge generated from different research and development activities. “PARC likes to join hands with International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and International more...
NAYS arranges Muslim Scientists Day on Mar 10
By Technology Times at February 21, 2012 | 2:16 pm | 0 Comment
STAFF REPORT IBD: The National Academy of Young Scientists (NAYS), being a pioneer academy of young scientists in Pakistan, is going to lay the foundation of celebrating Muslim Scientists Day, on March 10, to pay homage to Muslim scientists for their prestigious services for science. It is a contribution by young scientists to our renowned Muslim scientists in more...
Scientists, farmers share ideas to stem food crisis
By Technology Times at February 14, 2012 | 2:47 pm | 0 Comment
STAFF REPORT IBD: Scientists and progressive farmers of Pakistan shared their experiences and researches at a recently held seminar in order to develop strategies in combating the emerging food crisis in the country. The seminar was organised by Dr Viqar Sultana, Professor, Department of Biochemistry; Dr Syed Ehteshamul-Haque, Professor Department of Botany; and Dr Jehan more...
Scientists imparted training on digital photography
By Technology Times at January 23, 2012 | 5:39 pm | 0 Comment
STAFF REPORT IBD: The Pakistan Scientific and Technological Information Centre (PASTIC), Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, has recently organized a three-day training course on the theme of ”Art of Scientific Digital Photography with Advanced features”. The objective of the event was to train the scientists in the field of digital photography for better more...
