LAHORE: (Wednesday, August 16, 2023): Caretaker Punjab Minister for Agriculture, Commerce and Industry SM Tanveer has said that the role of scientists in the country's development is very important therefore scientists should be encouraged in all aspects in their research projects. He expressed these views while visiting Punjab University Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB). PU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood, CEMB Director Prof Dr Moaz-ur-Rehman and faculty members were present on this occasion. In his address, SM Tanveer said that the caretaker government is taking all possible steps to promote research and development. During his visit to CEMB laboratories, he appreciated the achievements of PU scientists in the field of agriculture and health. PU VC Dr Khalid Mahmood said that the scientists of Punjab University CEMB were fully capable of solving the country's problems, but many projects need encouragement and funding. On this occasion, Dr Moaz-ur-Rehman gave a briefing on various research projects in the fields of agriculture and health. He said that CEMB has played an active role in solving the various challenges faced by the country in the field of agriculture and health.