Islamabad: The 10th international conference on ‘Contemporary Bioethics: Challenges and Opportunities’ concluded here on Wednesday at the Allama Iqbal Open University.
It was attended by the local and international scholars, religious leaders, education experts and research students. The speakers emphasised the need to promote interfaith dialogue to address significant contemporary issues and the challenges facing the Muslim Ummah.
They stated that to achieve economic development and eliminate poverty, guidance from Qur’anic teachings was essential. The speakers also highlighted the importance of raising awareness about biodiversity among the younger generation through educational institutions, advocating for events that inform the general public about biodiversity. Vice-Chancellor Health Sciences Academy, Prof. Dr. Shahzad Ali was the Chief Guest while Vice Chancellor Kohsar University Murree, Prof. Dr. Syed Habib Bukhari presided over the closing session.