LAHORE: (Wednesday, October 14, 2026): Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. Muhammad Ali inaugurated several newly established, state-of-the-art facilities at the College of Pharmacy (PUCP) on Wednesday. These included the 3D Printing Laboratory, Cardiometabolic and Translational Pharmacology Laboratory, Advanced Natural Products Laboratory, renovated Lecture Room LR-3, basement lecture room, Iqbal Gallery, and an RO water filtration plant. In this regard the inaugural ceremony was attended by the Dean Faculty of Pharmacy Prof Dr. Hamid Saeed, PUCP Principal Prof Dr. Nasir Abbas, faculty members, administrative staff, and a large number of students. Addressing the gathering, PU VC Prof Dr. Muhammad Ali said that the best profession in life is one that a person loves. He added that people who work in their preferred professions are fortunate and tend to lead happier lives. He emphasized that collaboration with industries is essential for adopting new technologies and noted that the use of artificial intelligence presents a challenge for the pharmacy sector. He said the newly established facilities would provide students with modern practical training and create opportunities for faculty members to conduct high-quality research. He expressed satisfaction with the facilities being provided to students at the College of Pharmacy and reaffirmed his continued support for the institution's development. Presenting the college's strategic priorities and future roadmap, Prof Dr. Nasir Abbas explained that efforts were underway to streamline the semester and annual examination systems. The examination schedule had been aligned with the university's academic calendar, while the MPhil and PhD curricula were being updated in line with modern scientific developments and regulatory requirements. He identified the renovation of lecture rooms and laboratories, digitalization of the chemical store, and establishment of new laboratories as key priorities for the college. He also stressed the importance of strengthening links with the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare sector, promoting collaborative research, arranging internships for students, and commercializing research outcomes. He added that future plans included establishing a campus in Jhelum, constructing new lecture rooms, and setting up a proteomics laboratory. He also appreciated the contributions of faculty members and staff that had played a role in completing these projects. Prof. Dr. Hamid Saeed highlighted the recent achievements of faculty members. He said that a comprehensive review of the curricula of postgraduate pharmacy programmes had been initiated, while efforts were underway to secure recognition for the Pakistan Journal of Pharmacy from the Higher Education Commission (HEC). He further stated that, with the support of Prof Dr. Furqan Hashmi and Chaudhry Imran, arrangements had been made for 12 to 14 scholarships for deserving students. Clinical clerkships had also been arranged for final-year students at the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI), Ittefaq Hospital, and Children's Hospital. He added that memorandums of understanding had been signed with public-sector laboratories to promote collaborative research on natural products and medicinal plants. In addition, Pakistan-China collaboration had been established for the development of a Pharmaceutical Resource and Research Centre. He also noted that Lecture Room LR-3 had been renovated with the support of CLINIX, while a donation had been secured for the installation of a water filtration plant on campus.