Punjab University closes Pakistan’s only NanoBioTec Center.
In shocking news, Pakistan’s oldest and leading university, Punjab University, has closed its NanoBioTech Centre—a major setback for science and technology in the country.
This was Pakistan’s only department in the field, and it has the potential to revolutionise treatments for diseases like cancer.
It has now been revealed that the decision was based on bias and unrealistic suggestions, marking a major blow to scientific research, nanomedicine, biopharmaceuticals, and tissue engineering in Pakistan.
The centre was the first of its kind in the country, earning international acclaim and recognition from the government, healthcare experts, and other sectors.
In a short time, the centre achieved remarkable milestones, including training over 30 research students, publishing papers, securing patents, and fostering international collaborations with renowned UK universities.
On the other hand, the academic scholars have expressed disappointment over the closure of the NanoBiotech Centre in the university’s pharmacy department and urged the vice chancellor to rethink the decision.
The University of the Punjab, also referred to as Punjab University, is a public research university in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
