Renowned scholar and Vice Chancellor of Riphah International in University, Professor Dr. Anis Ahmed has urged the researchers to focus on purposeful research to find out solutions to the mental, material, and spiritual problems of society.
He was addressing as chief guest at the concluding session of the two-day 16th Undergraduate Medical Research Conference at Peshawar Medical College on Thursday. Advisor to Prime Foundation, Prof. Dr. Najibul Haq, Principal, Dr. Muhammad Aman Khan, Executive Director, Dr.Saeed Anwar, teaching faculty, and students of various medical institutions of the country participated in the ceremony. Prof. Mohammad Irfan and Dr. Hala Rajab also addressed the closing session.
On this occasion, prizes were distributed to the students who won top positions in various competitions held during the conference. Similarly, faculty members were also awarded for their best performance.
Dr. Anis Ahmad said that the Quran and Hadiths were the sources of research. He explained that the Quran and Sunnah had stressed proper investigation of a statement.” Islamic teachings allow the expression of an idea only after its verification”, he asserted. Emphasizing the importance of research, he advised the researchers to focus on valuable topics beneficial for society and the entire humanity as well.
Elaborating the importance of competition in life, the scholar said that continuous struggle and patience were indispensable for victory. He said that the spirit of competition helps a person to move forward. Appreciating the research efforts and abilities of the youth, he asked them to utilize their potential for the spiritual reform of society. The chief guest and others dignitaries gave away prizes and certificates to the students who got distinctions in various competitions.
