Whether you are a recent graduate, a pharmacy intern, or a young professional looking to excel in your pharmacy career, this panel discussion is tailored to meet your needs and aspirations. We encourage you to seize this opportunity to connect with fellow pharmacists, gain invaluable knowledge, and unlock your full potential. It will be conducted via ZOOM Meeting on Saturday, June 24th, 2023 at 04:00 PM, Pakistan Standard Time. Also, the Live streaming will be shared on your official Youtube Chanel. Zoom Link:Time: June 24, 2023 04:00 PM Islamabad, Karachi, TashkentJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81763990788?pwd=am1Tb2lDS0pBOXk5VVVFTURzVk9SQT09Meeting ID: 817 6399 0788Passcode: 12345 If you have any question(s) that you want the speaker to answer during the session, you can send them to us ahead of the session at givingbacktopharmacyinpakistan@gmail.com. Regards, Giving Back to Pharmacy in Pakistan (GBTPP)

Pharmaceutical Review (Staff Reporter). The appointment of Prof. Dr. Syed Atif Raza as Principal of Punjab University College of Pharmacy is approved for coming three years with immediate effect from June 14, 2023. The syndicate of the University of the Punjab has approved this appointment under notification number D./1292/Est-I dated May 4, 2023. Mr. Tasneem Kamran, Registrar of the university has notified the circulated the letter to relevant authorities and departments.

Dr Syed Atif Raza, is Professor and Head of Pharmaceutics Section is among the senior faculty at Punjab University College of Pharmay (PUCP). Dr Atif did his B. Pharmacy in 1992 and M. Phil (Pharmaceutics) in 1996 with Gold Medal from University of the Punjab, Lahore. In 2014 he earned his PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom. During his academic career he got various National funding, merit scholarships, distinctions and awards. Dr Atif has a vast administrative experience at various levels. He has been involved in GMP, GSP and GLP implementation practices in Pharmaceutical Industry as per international requirement in close with DRAP and WHO. He has more than 18 years’ experience of postgraduate teaching and research, development of curriculum, establishment of new Departments & Colleges, internal auditing, Director, External Linkage and Research, member of various college committees like timetable, procurement, admissions and etc. He played a pivotal role in bringing Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Association to sign a MoU with Punjab University College of Pharmacy. He is involved in a variety of industry projects and collaborates with academic partners within Pakistan and abroad and is member Board of Studies at various pharmacy institutes. He is the reviewer for journals and is external examiner for pharmacy Institutions. He has over 25 publications in multi-disciplinary journals with high impact. He also presented his work at national and international conferences, seminars and workshops. Dr Atif has experience of supervising PhD students and M. Phil research projects. His area of research is Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Care and Rational Use of Medicine. Before his current appointment, Dr Atif was a Specialty Business Associate at Aventis Pharmaceutical (Pvt.) Ltd.

Pharmaceutical Review (Staff Reporte). A Farewell Lunch hosted by the PUCP non-teaching staff in the honor of Prof. Dr. Nadeem Irfan Bukhari arranged by Non-Teaching Staff of the PUCP, University of the Punjab, Pakistan. The percipients have appreciated the contribution of the Prof. Dr. Nadeem Irfan Bukhari for community, staff and institution. The non-teaching staff was appreciated for arranging such a nice function and keeping the tradition of the college. Additionally, Dr. Nadeem deserves such a fabulous treatment by students, Faculty and non-teaching staff that show the deep respect of off going officer and professor.

 Pharmaceutical Review (Staff Reporter). A goodbye to Prof. Dr. Nadeem Irfan Bukhari, Dean Faculty of Pharmacy, by faculty and college employees. “Parting and departing are the parts of life” stated by Dean and Professor of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab, Pakistan.  

A senior faculty member stated on this retirement occasion that “We are being friends, class fellow of M. Phil and PhD, witness that Dr. Nadeem is a wonderful scientist, academician, inventor and innovator. I learnt a lot from his friendship. I pray for your future endeavors Dr. Sb! Certainly, I will miss you at the college for one and half month as I am retiring in June”.

A little tribute also offered by the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry to a man who is a blend of many qualities including A writer, A Cartoonist, A researcher, A teacher, A noble person, and many more. May Allah bless Dr. Nadeem happiness and good health in coming life and career.  

Pharmaceutical Review (Staff Reporter). A tribute to Prof. Dr. Nadeem Irfan Bukharr, Dean Faculty of Pharmacy on his superannuation by his PhD students of Pharmaceutical Chemistry. His services and contributions were highly acknowledged. At this moment Dr. Nadeem advised the students not to forget helping others!