17th International Pure Mathematics Conference 2016 ( jointly organized by IUB & HEC

17^th International Pure Mathematics Conference 2016 ( jointly organized by IUB & HEC

Islamabad/Bahawalpur(PR)The 17^th International Pure Mathematics Conference 2016 (17^th IPMC 2016) jointly organized by the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Higher Education Commission and Preston University began here in Islamabad this morning. Other partner organizations include Pakistan Mathematical Society, Advanced Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Algebra Forum. The theme of this three day conference is Algebra, Geometry and Analysis and is being participated by 77 speakers, 363 participants, 9 keynote speakers and 6 foreign mathematicians from Taiwan, Thailand, India, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia. Engineer Mian Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman, Minister of State for Education and Professional Training, Interior and Narcotics Control was the chief guest during the inaugural session. The Minister of State said in his inaugural address that Mathematics is playing a significant role in the development of science and technology all over the world and people are benefiting from scientific and technical innovations. Pakistan should also take a global view of it and play its role in this realm as well. Pakistan is one of the important countries in the world. It therefore cannot afford to undermine its role in the global affairs in general and science and technology in particular. Since mathematics is like the backbone of science, Pakistan will not lag behind in contributing its share in the development of mathematics. He assured full support to organizers of the conference from the government for organizing such activities. He emphasized on mathematicians to remain in touch with international mathematicians. Our universities should ensure that their mathematical enterprise maintain contact with the international mathematical community through various means, like attending conferences/seminars abroad and inviting foreign mathematicians to attend conferences in Pakistan. He praised Conference Convener Prof Dr Qaiser Mushtaq and his team for sustained efforts and creating the forum of International Pure Mathematics Conference in generating a true mathematical culture in mathematics. Earlier, Prof Dr Qaiser Mushtaq , Vice Chancellor the Islamia University of Bahawalpur and President Pakistan Mathematical Society in his welcome address briefed the participants about historical background, contribution and significance of thematic mathematical conference series (IPMCs) being held since 2000. International Pure Mathematics Conference has become the only forum in Pakistan bringing renowned and eminent mathematicians from around the world on one platform providing unique opportunity for researchers and scholars to share their latest ideas in this field. He thanked Engineer Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman, Minister of State, Dr Abdul Basit, Chancellor Preston University, Prof Dr Raza Mahmood Bhatti member HEC and distinguished guests and participating organizations for their support in making the event a great success.  After the inaugural session, technical sessions were held in which experts highlighted various areas of Mathematics.