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May-June, 2007 32nd International Nathiagali Summer College opens Human capital our unique advantage Investment in Technology only way out Innovation to determine wealth and strength of nations: Prof. Atta-ur-Rehman PAEC undertaking projects for human resource development in high-tech areas: Chairman Dr. Atta-ur-Rehman, Chairman, HEC presiding over the inaugural session of 32nd INSC. Sitting from (L to R) Dr. Ansar Parvez, Member (Sciences), PAEC, Mr. Anwar Ali, Chairman, PAEC, Dr. Atta-ur-Rehman, Dr. Riazuddin, DG, NCP and Dr. Hafeez A. Hoorani, Scientific Secretary, INSC Enormous human capital in the This was stated by Prof. Atta-ur- He said, this demographic shape of 100 million youth under Rehman, Chairman, Higher Education advantage is a unique strength of 25 years is a unique advantage of Commission while inaugurating the Pakistan which is not available Pakistan among the comity of prestigious International Nathiagali to many countries with aging nations. We are certain to convert Summer College jointly organized by populations where predominant them into innovative minds Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission number of young people are not (PAEC) and National Centre for through proper education and opting for scientific pursuits. Physics (NCP) on June 25, 2007. This is a window of opportunity training. 1 for us if we make proper Pakistan has launched a major by the Government of Pakistan to investment in education and initiative for the development of generate 8800 MW of nuclear training in an enabling human resource in the field of electricity by 2030. We certainly environment. S&T and in pursuance of the hope to meet this target. Our same, PAEC has also undertaken medical centres are providing There has been a big change in the a number of projects including a diagnostic and treatment of area of higher education compared to Centre of Advanced Polymers, cancer while our agricultural and the past as S&T has found full an Institute of Optics and Lasers, biotechnology centres are commitment of the President and a Tokamak (toroidkamera- Prime Minister of Pakistan for engaged in new discoveries in transforming the country into a magnit-katushka) Fusion their respective areas of knowledge economy. There is a Laboratory and a Synchrotron research, Chairman, PAEC realization at the highest level that Light Machine which will offer apprised. innovation and technology is the only training and research “I must mention here that our way out to acquire strength and opportunities to many scientists achievements would not have been prosperity, Prof.Atta stated. and engineers. possible without the competence and To lure back these highly trained Adjacent to our premier R&D commitment of the human resource of PAEC, and I take this opportunity to individuals going abroad for their P.hD. facility, PINSTECH, is our human record my appreciations for them”, Mr. studies, we have the necessary resource development centre, infrastructure to absorb them through AnwarAli concluded. PIEAS, which has been ranked as excellent pay packages and provision number one engineering In his introductory remarks, Dr. of productive work environment. Many Riazuddin, Director, International already settled abroad have returned university of the country by HEC. Nathiagali Summer College informed home in response to incentives being With the tradition of research at that during the last 31 years over 600 offered here. The same is evident from PINSTECH and addition of new eminent scientists including six Nobel the fact that there has been 360 % facilities, PINSTECH-PIEAS Laureates shared their knowledge and increase in our research out put, Dr. complex will become world class experience with over 900 scientists Atta said. centre for the development of from as many as 72 countries. Nearly science and technology. This We have provided such a solid 6000 participants drawn from complex will be accessible to the foundation for flourishing of higher universities, colleges and R&D education that it will be sustainable in scientific community, Anwar Ali institutes from Pakistan benefited from the years to come. Our system offers told. these colleges. free access to knowledge and free Establishment of all these The college was founded in 1976 by access to scientific instrumentation. Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission Not a single scientific project presented facilities will be a momentous task for which we will have to and is being held annually with to us remained without funding. A 15 nd remarkable regularity. This was 32 year tax holiday is being offered for allocate resources to cultivate appearance of the college. It has high-tech industry, which will present science. In this context, we look provided a forum for personal contacts lucrative opportunities for innovative forward to our cooperation with and exchange of ideas among individuals, Prof.Atta told. international organizations like scientists of various countries. IAEA, CERN, Abdus Salam Linkage programmes with foreign International Center for After this inaugural session, the entire institutions are also being funded. We college shifts to its traditional venue at are launching an e-book programme Theoretical Physics (ASICTP) and others, Mr.AnwarAli stated. Nathiagali, where, it has a two week next month with 40000 scientific books stay comprising academic and social on the internet along with provision of We in PAEC are making our activities. linking with international research contributions towards country's networks. The first week activity (June 25 - June development. In addition to our 30, 2007) is “Nuclear Energy & New programme in basic and applied Energy Technologies” while the Earlier in his welcome address, sciences, we are working for the SecondActivity (July 02 - July 07, 2007) Chairman, PAEC, Mr. Anwar Ali uplift of socio-economic sector. covers “ Technology and Applications informed that President of PAEC has already been assigned of Synchrotron Light Source”. 2 Nathiagali Summer College A Scenic Venue Offers frank interaction, absorbing discussions coupled with excursions Nathiagali is a scenic hill resort of Nanga Parbat and other are unpredictable and lodged in the sylvan slopes of Karakorum peaks, and a cool unexpected storms with the lower Himalayan range. and bracing climate heavy with downpour accompanied by short Perched at a height of 2600 the scent of firs and pines, and staccato bursts of hail may turn meters in the forest studded ablaze in a riot of colour the air quite chilly. From October hills, it is about three hours drive presented by roses, cherries and to March, the once lush green towards north-east of Islamabad, wild flowers, it provides an world turns into a whole the capital city of Pakistan. A excellent blend of tranquil glistening fairyland. Other small village known only to those atmosphere conducive for places of interest nearby include seeking escape from the heat learning and enjoying nature's Murree, Patriata, Ayubia, and and with penchant for enjoying beauty at its best. Bhurban. Surrounded by thickly natural beauty, it became the wooded pine and chestnut trees, venue of a yearly activity of The summer in these resorts is Bhurban is gifted with natural international discourse of the pleasant, with temperatures scenic beauty, peace and highest level in this part of the ranging from 15 at night to 30˚C tranquility. world. With the snow-clad views during the day. The monsoons (Taken from INSC Brochure with thanks) Summer College Objectives Proceedings In order to ensure wider dissemination Breaking the intellectual isolation Placing due emphasis on the of knowledge, the proceedings of the of the scientists in the developing interaction of modern trends in colleges have been published upto the countries. physics and their applications in 24th College by Plenum press, World Keeping pace with the rapid current technological Scientific and Nova Scotia publishers. progress in science and This year proceedings will be published development with special in Journal of Physics Conference contemporary needs by reference to the needs of the Series, Institute of Physics (loP) UK, promoting higher science countries of the Third World. Ltd. education. OFFICIAL PATRONAGE Sponsors of INSC Nobel Laureates FOR INSC AT THE TOP Since its inception in 1976, INSC has Who lectured at MOST LEVEL been organized every year by INSC The inaugural sessions of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission which has also Leo Esaki INSC have mostly been presided provided the funding base for this over by the head of the state or activity. Over the years, the principal Pierre-Gilles de Gennes the head of the government. This co-sponsor has been Abdus Salam Robert Hofstadter has been a source of ICTP, Trieste, Italy, US National Science Foundation and Chienese Abdus Salam encouragement, both for the Academy of Sciences. The College Samuel C. Ting organizers and the participants. has been co-sponsored by several other agencies Chen Ning Yang 483 PAEC-2nd Short Training Course for Medical Doctors on Preparedness for Handling, Treatment and Management of Victims of a Nuclear/Radiation Emergency/Accident Safety is given utmost importance in all work places at PAEC. We are quite vigilant and prepared for dealing with any radiation or nuclear emergency. This was stated by Dr. Ansar Parvez, Member Science, PAEC, while addressing the concluding ceremony of one week PAEC-2nd Short Training Course for Medical Doctors on "Preparedness for Handling, Treatment and Management of Victims of a Nuclear/Radiation Emergencies/