(WNAM Report): Dr. Tahir Iqbal, an Associate Professor of Physics at the University of Gujrat, has been honored for his services to Pakistani education and science. The prestigious Istehkam Pakistan Foundation awarded the Quaid-e-Azam Gold Medal for Education & Research Services in Physics. The foundation chairman, Mr. Zeeshan Bahadur Khan Chughtai, personally awarded this prestigious award on December 16, 2023, at e-Library Auditorium, Sports Complex, Qadaffi Stadium, Lahore, emphasizing academic excellence and innovative science research.
Dr. Tahir Iqbal, who loves learning and teaching, has made substantial contributions to physics. His research on theoretical and applied physics has earned national praise and put the University of Gujrat on the scientific research map. Dr. Iqbal’s deep and innovative research has advanced physical phenomena’ theoretical frameworks and practical applications.
Under Mr. Zeeshan Bahadur Khan Chughtai, the Istehkam Pakistan Foundation has promoted education and research in Pakistan. Dr. Iqbal’s recognition shows the foundation’s dedication to academic success. In his award ceremony remarks, Mr. Chughtai stressed the foundation’s commitment to developing talent and innovation in Pakistan’s education, medicine, and social service sectors from Gilgit to Gwadar. He lauded Dr. Iqbal’s passion and influence on future physicists. This prize is a personal triumph for Dr. Iqbal and a proud occasion for Gujrat University. It shows the university’s expanding reputation for scientific research and education. The university’s staff and students are proud of this honor, which validates their efforts to promote academic excellence and research.
As Pakistan advances in education and research, organizations like the Istehkam Pakistan Foundation motivate scholars and researchers by recognizing talents like Dr. Tahir Iqbal. These awards recognize individual accomplishments and their impact on national growth and worldwide scientific progress.