“We cannot innovate without research. Pakistan has not been able to give enough attention to research and investment in innovation,” Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) Chairman Eng Abdul Qadir Shah said on Saturday.
He was addressing the first International Young Engineers’ Convention at the University of Engineering Technology (UET).
He said scientific research led to discoveries and a greater understanding of the world.
He said he was glad such conventions were being held in Pakistan as they provided opportunities to engineers to share knowledge and promoted competitiveness. He said the conference would help establish effective networking and collaboration among young engineers and institutions from member countries. Prof Abang Abdullah briefed the participants on some of the areas that needed immediate attention. He also explained how research in certain sectors could improve their performance.
He urged the government to increase research funding.
He said sharing information, resources and expertise was imperative. He said appropriate technology should be adopted in every situation.
He said great investment in education was needed in both public and private sectors.
Some 300 research papers were presented in the convention. The PEC chairman also presented shields to the convention participants.
Researchers complete training course
A second batch of 32 researchers, faculty members and field professionals completed a five-day training course on Reproductive Ultrasonography in Domestic Animals organised by the University of Veterinary and Animals Sciences (UVAS) on Saturday.
Vice Chancellor Dr Talat Naseer Pasha chaired the concluding session of the workshop and distributed certificates among the participants. Faculty of Life Sciences and Business Management Dean Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad, Faculty Veterinary Science Dean Dr Muhammad Sarwar Khan and Department of Theriogenology Chairman Dr Mian Abdul Sattar were also present.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 20th, 2014.