LAHORE: (Friday, October 30, 2026): Punjab University School of Chemistry organized concluded ceremony of the three-day 24th International Conference CHEMCON-26 and 36th National Chemistry Conference, in collaboration with the University of Home Economics and the Chemical Society of Pakistan, to celebrate 100 years of academic excellence. On this occasion, PU Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. Mahmood Saleem, Chemical Society of Pakistan Secretary General Prof Dr Rasheed A Khan, Dean Faculty of Science Prof Dr. Muhammad Akram, Director School of Chemistry Prof Dr. Adeel Afzal, faculty members, researchers and scientists from across Pakistan, as well as participants from the United Kingdom and Malaysia, faculty members and students were present. Addressing the ceremony, Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. Mahmood Saleem said that water and energy are among the fundamental needs of society, and researchers must play their role in addressing the challenges associated with these essential resources. He said that bringing such a large number of chemists together at a conference organized by PU was a positive development for economic stability and a secure future. Chemical Society of Pakistan Secretary General Prof Dr Rasheed A Khan expressed his gratitude to the organisers for hosting such a large event and praised the enthusiasm shown by the students.
Prof Dr. Adeel Afzal stated that more than 400 researchers presented their research papers during various sessions of the three-day conference. He expressed hope that the conference would prove beneficial for young scholars and provide valuable guidance in finding solutions to the challenges faced by the discipline. He also thanked the PU VC, nationally and internationally recognized researchers and scientists, and partner institutions for their support in making the three-day conference a success.