Development linked to innovations, inventions

LAHORE:Punjab University (PU) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Ali has said that there is a need to learn and use new technologies for progress in all sectors, including global warming, climate change, health, education and economy.

He was addressing the closing ceremony of the two-day 10th Invention and Innovation Summit 2025 organised by the Punjab University Office of Research Innovation and Commercialisation (ORIC) at Al-Razi Hall. On this occasion, Tevta’s Chief Operating Officer Mehr Shahid Zaman Lak, Director ORIC Dr Aqil Inam, scientists, industry representatives, researchers, teachers and students from other universities participated.

In his address, Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Ali said that we have to train the youth so that they can serve the country and nation by setting up their own companies. He said that artificial intelligence and modern technology should be learnt to increase agricultural production, promote industry and create a pleasant environment. He said that we should not limit our industry to manufacturing but rather take it forward. He said that we need to introduce the education of inventions at the school level. He said that Pakistan is in dire need of small inventions and innovations. He appreciated the efforts of the ORIC team for organising the event.

Mehr Shahid Zaman Lak said that Punjab University has provided the new generation with the best opportunity to learn modern technology to deal with challenges in the long-term summit. He said that to move forward, we have to adopt technology in every sphere of life. He said that the promotion of technical skills has become very important.

Seminar on ‘Health at Workplace’

Punjab University (PU) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Ali has said that the subject of history is of great importance in Western countries, but it is not among our priorities here. He was addressing a seminar on ‘Health at the Workplace: Internal and External Perspectives’ organised by the Department of History and Pakistan Studies, Punjab University at the auditorium of the Institute of Chemistry. On this occasion, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Spain Dr Zahoor Ahmed, Dean Faculty of Arts and Humanities Prof Dr Mehboob Hussain, faculty members and students were present.

In his address, PU VC Prof Dr Muhammad Ali said that history is a subject that is specially taught in America. He said that studying history helps in knowing the past, examining the present and planning for the future.

Dr Zahoor Ahmed gave a presentation to the participants on taking care of health at the workplace. He said that the symptoms of mental illness also appear physically. He said that on the one hand, a doctor is contacted for the treatment of physical diseases, on the other hand, instead of a psychologist; people go to a sympathiser or friend for mental problems. He said that for the improvement and peace in the society, there is a need to change negative thinking and attitudes.