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Date: June 9-10^th, 2026
Venue: COMSTECH Secretariat, 33. Constitution Avenue, G-5/2,Islamabad, Pakistan

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OIC- Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH), Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, and Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) is pleased to announce the “ Exhibition and Seminar on Research, Processing, and Product Development of Herbal Mediicnes: Integrating Traditional Healing Practices into National Healthcare Systems.” At the COMSTECH Secretariat, 33-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad, Pakistan. Islamabad, Pakistan

This important Exhibition and Seminar is aimed to bring together playmakers, regulators, practitioners, industry experts, traditional practitioners, researchers, and healthcare professionals to deliberate and advancing herbal medicines, promoting sustainable processing techniques, research, enabling the integration of traditional healing practices into main national healthcare systems.   

The seminar will focus on:
1. Showcasing research advancements in medicinal plants, and phytopharmaceuticals.
2. Highlighting modern processing technologies, and quality control mechanisms.
3. Promoting product development, aligned with international standards.
4. Facilitating collaboration between researchers, regulators, industry, and traditional practitioners.
5. Encouraging the integration of validated traditional healing practices into mainstream Systems,
6. Working towards the compilation of “National Herbal Pharmacopoeia”

This Exhibition and Seminar will provide an important and interactive platform for Unani Tabeeb, health policy makers, academicians, regulators, researchers, pharmacists, homeopathy   practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to exchange their knowledge, share experinces and intergration of Unani, Homeopathy and other Traditional practices into main national healthcare system. 

Who can Attend?

1.  Unani Tabeeb, Homeopath, and their educational  institutions.
2. Tibbi and homeopathic pharmaceutical manufacturers association.
3. Regulators of National Council for Tibb, National Council Homeopathy, Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan.
4. Pharmacists involved in manufacturing of Unani, Herbal, Nutraceutical, Chinese, Traditional, Homeopathic medicines, and Medicated Cosmetics.

• Representatives from relevant professional associations, societies, hospitals, and stakeholders,

• Policy makers from Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Planning Commission, and Ministry of Law and Justice.

Interested participants are encouraged to register online using the link provided below.
Registration link: Click Here
Address: OIC-COMSTECH Secretariat, 33-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad, Pakistan

      Dr. Abdur Rashid
Consultant (Health Initiatives)
Phone No: +92 51 9220681-3
Mobile No: +92 321 5255442
Email: rashid.consultant@comstech.org.

DRAP Office:
Mr. Ammar Ashraf, Deputy Director, CEO Office:
Mobile No; +92 333 8149272
Email Address: ammar.ashraf@dra.gov.pk

(Hybrid Program)
Date: 9 & 10^th June 2026 (12:00 PM – 04:00 PM, Pakistan Time)
Venue: OIC – COMSTECH Secretariat, 33-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad, Pakistan and Online

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The OIC Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (OIC – COMSTECH), in collaboration with the Turkish Water Institute (SUEN) and the General Directorate of Water Management (Türkiye)

About the Organizers

COMSTECH serves as a key OIC platform for promoting cooperation in science, technology, and innovation, with a strong focus on capacity building and sustainable development across Member States.

SUEN is a policy-oriented water institute established to contribute to sustainable water policies and strategies at the national and global levels by bridging science and policy

The GD of Water Management – under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Türkiye – develops policies for the protection and sustainable use of water resources, prepares legislation, ensures integrated basin management through basin-scale planning, and coordinates national water management issues.

Program Overview

This program is designed to strengthen institutional and human resource capacities in water resource management by providing practical insights, policy frameworks, and modern tools for effective water governance. It will bring together experts and practitioners to address pressing water challenges through integrated, climate-resilient, and data-driven approaches.

The training will cover key dimensions of water governance and IWRM through structured sessions, including:

• Principles of Good Water Governance
• Foundations of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and river basin-scale planning
• Practical Applications of IWRM, including:
  • River basin management and sectoral water allocation
  • Climate change adaptation and hydrometeorological disaster management (floods and droughts)
  • Water efficiency practices and digital solutions for data-driven decision-making
• Performance Benchmarking of Water Utilities
• Transboundary Water Governance and Water Diplomacy

The program will include interactive sessions with Q&A opportunities, enabling participants to engage with experts and share regional experiences.

Learning Objectives

This program aims to:

• Promote effective water governance through IWRM principles and practices
• Enhance understanding of climate resilience and sustainable water management
• Strengthen technical and policy-level capacities in water resource planning
• Foster regional collaboration and knowledge exchange among OIC Member States

Who Should Attend?

• Water governance experts and practitioners
• Climate and environmental specialists
• Water resource managers and engineers
• Policy makers and development sector professionals

Program Details

• Dates: 9–10 June 2026
• Format: Hybrid (Online participation available)
• Time: 12:00 PM – 04:00 PM (PST)
• Application Link: Click Here

Speakers: TBA

Contact Information

SUEN
Libadiye Cad. No:52/1 Küçükçamlıca Üsküdar 34696 Istanbul, Türkiye
Telephone: +90 216 325 49 92
E-Mail: info@suen.gov.tr

COMSTECH Secretariat
33-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad, Pakistan
Phone: +92 51 9220681-3
Email: khazima@comstech.org | comstech@comstech.org

Bridging Science & Tradition for a Healthier Future

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Symposium Details:

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) of China and Traditional Unani Medicine (TUM) of Pakistan are two major important traditional medical systems in the world. In the thousands of years of combating diseases, both have accumulated rich clinical practice experience and a large number of effective traditional pharmaceutical products, playing a pivotal role in safeguarding the health of the people in China and Pakistan.

China and Pakistan are embracing new strategic opportunities in the field of international cooperation on traditional medicines. To promote international cooperation in the R&D of TCM and Unani medicine, deepen exchanges and collaboration between China and Pakistan in the field of traditional medicine, and further enhance the capacity and level of traditional medicine in serving the health of the two peoples, we plan to hold the 2026 China-Pakistan International Symposium on Traditional Chinese Medicine and Unani Medicine & the Launching Ceremony of the Zhejiang-Pakistan Joint Laboratory for Herbal Medicine Research and Development. Representatives from competent authorities, hospitals, universities, research institutes and enterprises engaged in the traditional medicine sector in China and Pakistan are cordially invited to attend the event. Enterprises in related fields are welcome to participate in the exhibition and exchange activities.

Learning Objectives:

• Strengthen China–Pakistan-OIC-COMSTECH scientific collaboration
• Promote research & development in herbal medicine
• Encourage academic and industrial partnerships
• Share latest advancements in TCM, and modern medicine

Target Audience:

• Researchers & Scientists
• Medical & Biotechnology Professionals
• Faculty Members & Students
• Industry Experts in Herbal Medicine
• Poster of Certified Course:  Attached

• Registration Deadline: 25^th –May -2026

• Registration link: Click Here

• Conference Venue:  Ningbo, China

• Conference Date: June 3rd to June 6th, 2026

Date: June 4, 2025
Venue: COMSTECH Auditorium, Islamabad

Organized by: OIC-COMSTECH, in collaboration with: Karachi Council on Foreign Relations, Hisaar Foundation, and Panjwani-Hisaar Water Institute

Strategic Dialogue at a Critical Time

Amid escalating tensions following India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), this high-level seminar will critically assess Pakistan’s strategic, legal, and diplomatic options.

Bringing together experts in hydrology, international law, environmental science, and regional geopolitics, the seminar will explore:

🔹 The implications of the IWT suspension on Pakistan’s water security
🔹 Scientific realities of Indus River hydrology and regional geography
🔹 Diplomatic and adaptive responses rooted in evidence and resilience

Key Message

Despite political rhetoric, the science is clear: India cannot simply “turn off” Pakistan’s water. The Indus River’s flow is sustained by a vast, complex system of tributaries and glacier melts—far beyond the reach of any single actor. Dam-building in the unstable, high-altitude upper Indus is neither feasible nor sustainable.

Pakistan must counter fear with facts—and assert its rights as a lower riparian state through international legal mechanisms and coordinated diplomacy.

📍 Join us for this timely and urgent conversation on securing Pakistan’s water future.

For further information please contact mtofil@comstech.org

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By Prof. Dr. Mohamed Farag
Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Egypt
Editor In Chief Journal of Advanced Research, efoods

12^th June, 2025 (12:30 PM, Pakistan Standard Time)

Abstract: 

Metabolic Profiling and Metabolomics are unique tools in modern system biology that have been employed for fingerprinting and studying the overall chemical makeup of food products. Different analytical approaches are followed in non-targeted metabolomics (while targeted metabolomics is similar to classical analytics). These include “metabolic profiling” with an emphasis on classes of metabolites versus “metabolic fingerprinting” that refers to analysis of the total set of metabolites without knowledge of any components, avoiding biases against certain classes of compounds. Both metabolic approaches are used in the search for new biomarkers of quality and authenticity, and, certainly, contribute to the biochemical knowledge of foods and to the molecular understanding of bioactivities or changes in food-production processes. Detecting food components on a molecular level offers valuable insights into the complex relationships between its bioactive components and its nutritive and other effects, e.g. organoleptic, toxic, or health promoting properties. Metabolomics also is an indispensable tool to assess the authenticity of food.  It helps to evaluate the molecular changes incurred as a results of food processing. In fact, metabolomics has been exploited to assess different topics involving food safety, food quality, as well as authenticity and traceability. This talk entitled “Recent trends and applications of metabolomics in food analysis, authentication,  process monitoring and gut interactions” shall present on both qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques used to analyze food metabolites at a holistic level in relation to organoleptic, medicinal and nutritive determinants which is extensively reported in literature. Examples presented from Dr. Mohamed Farag research https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mohamed_Farag6 shall include methodology contribution to metabolomics analysis in food matrix, effects of processing on food metabolome, metabolites and metabolic pathways that affect food flavor, and detection of food adulteration and quality identification.

Compared to extensive applications of metabolomics in food analysis, its role in assessment of  interactions between the intestinal microbiota and different dietary components and impact on food outcomes is less well reported. In addition, most foods are complex matrices made up of a wide variety of different components such as water, lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and bioactive compounds (including flavonoids, phenolic acids, stilbenes, terpenoids, saponins, alkaloids, oligosaccharides, polysaccharides, etc.). Such large structural diversity among phytonutrients confers a myriad of biological actions including the influence of different dietary components on gut homeostasis and or functions.  The role of different dietary components on the regulation of gut microbiota or gut barrier as a mediator of human health using metabolomics shall also be presented using coffee and tea as model functional foods in food gut microbiota interactions based on his recent published work in Journal of Advanced Research and Food Chemistry.

Target Audience:

This webinar is open to academicians, scientists, and general public from all the member OIC states and beyond.

Profile of the Speaker:

Prof. Farag is a full professor at Cairo University, his home institute where he has established the first natural products metabolomics lab in Africa for applications in foods and functional foods and to publish a prolific number of papers in high quality journals with close to 10,000 citations for a total 360 publications.  Specializing in metabolomics, natural products chemistry, and plant biochemistry, Mohamed A. Farag completed his PhD at Texas Tech University, USA, in 2003. In 2005, after spending time as a postdoctoral fellow at The Samuel Noble Foundation, USA, and the James Graham Brown Cancer Center, USA, he became assistant professor in 2005 at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Egypt. 

Since 2009, Dr Farag has been working as a part time visiting professor at the Technical University of Munich, Germany, to participate in teaching plant metabolomics and chemomterics modelling for master students, and in 2009–2010 he held the Alexander von Humboldt fellowship at the Leibniz Institute for Plant Biochemistry, Germany.  Dr. Farag now works full time as a professor at the Pharmacognosy Department within the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University where his research work focuses primarily around applying innovative biochemical technologies (metabolomics) to help answer complex biological questions in medicine, herbal drugs analysis and agriculture.    Dr. Farag has also recently developed the first metabolomics platform for volatiles profiling in microbes along with colleagues in Louis Pasteur Institute pertaining bacterial volatiles role in plant protection, infection progression and microbial resistance.

Dr. Farag has been recognized with several awards, including UNESCO Award in life sciences 2023, Abd el Hameed Shoman award (2016), Egypt Higher State Incentive Award (2012), Cairo University Incentive Award (2009), TWAS award in science diplomacy (2014), and the Mass Spectroscopy Performance Award, TTU, USA (2004).  For his highly cited publications with close to 20,000 citations and an H index of 64 https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=nWjY6yoAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao, Dr. Farag was selected as a top researcher in the field of plant biology in Africa by the American society of plant biology, USA.  Dr. Farag is a current TWAS fellow in Agriculture from Egypt.

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Procedure to join:

Zoom link for participation will be shared selected participants.

Address: COMSTECH Secretariat, 33-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad 
Phone No. : 92 51 9220681-3
Email: Khazima@comstech.org ; comstech@comstech.org

By Prof. Dr. Abdolreza (Arash) Simchi
Affiliation: Professor, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
Email address: arashsimchi@gmail.com
11^th June, 2025 (03:00 PM, Pakistan Standard Time)

Abstract: 

With rapid technological advancement and successive industrial revolutions, environmental challenges have intensified, sparking widespread concern in recent years. In response, sustainable materials have emerged as a focal point in the effort to develop greener technologies and now stand as a foundational pillar of the Industrial 5.0 revolution. In this webinar, I will highlight recent progress in the development of advanced materials for sustainable energy production and environmental protection. The talk will focus on innovative material solutions for hydrogen generation, as well as engineered materials enabling carbon and nitrogen conversion into high-value products for environmental remediation. Additionally, I will discuss progress in renewable energy harvesting and energy storage technologies. The session will conclude with a forward-looking perspective on future trends in materials science that aim to drive the transition toward a more sustainable and resilient world.

Target Audience:

This webinar is open to academicians, scientists, and general public from all the member OIC states and beyond.

Profile of the Speaker:

Dr. Simchi is a nationally recognized Exemplary Professor and Distinguished Researcher in engineering sciences. He is an elected Fellow of the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS-UNESCO) and a recipient of the prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Award. Dr. Simchi earned his Ph.D. with highest honors from Sharif University of Technology in collaboration with Vienna University of Technology in 2001. He has held visiting professorships at leading institutions worldwide and has received numerous accolades for his academic contributions. His prolific research record includes numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, books, and patents. His research focuses on the design, synthesis, and characterization of advanced sustainable materials for biomedical applications, renewable energy production and storage, and environmental engineering. Beyond his research, Dr. Simchi has significantly contributed to curriculum development in materials science and nanotechnology at both national and international levels. He has held long-term leadership roles as an executive director and expert consultant in the internationalization of higher education. He is also deeply committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in academia, aligning his efforts with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Procedure to join:

Zoom link for participation will be shared selected participants.

Address: COMSTECH Secretariat, 33-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad 
Phone No. : 92 51 9220681-3
Email: Khazima@comstech.org ; comstech@comstech.org

Date: 20-21^st May, 2026

Objectives: The proposed dialogue at COMSTECH aims to foster a “Triangulated brainstorm session to help in developing Roadmap” between state regulators, academia, Industry, researchers, and international technical partners to transition from extraction to value-addition. 

The specific aims of the Symposium are:

• Sharing the latest status and developments in the mining and minerals sector among all stakeholders, with particular emphasis on OIC member states.
• Deliberating about the potential of the sector for growth and its contributions to the sustainable economic development of the OIC nations
• Exploring the challenges hampering the growth and devising strategies for interventions in technology and automation, HR development, and harmonizing the legal framework
• Promote better understanding, Challenges and solution towards regulating the sector and future collaboration among OIC nations.

While focusing to the Mines and Minerals sector, it is mentioned in the STI policy document that apart from oil and gas, the OIC region is blessed with large mineral deposits. The uncharted coastlines promise much more. All this needs to be mapped and disseminated. It is therefore recommended in line with STI Agenda-2026 to prepare a Minerals Directory of OIS States OIC Member States; enhance capabilities of OIC Member States for sustainable exploration and mining, and development of high-value added products, research, training, and safety; and jointly prepare a series of Geological and Geophysical Surveys for more effective site classification and monitoring of geo-hazard assessment of major settlement areas in OIC countries.

Registration Link:  https://forms.gle/huEJr3iAL2wwPWv68

Muhammad Tufail
Programme Officer
OIC Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific
and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH)
33-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad- Pakistan
Cell: +923439140306
mtofil@comstech.org

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Date & Time: May 19^th, 2026 09:30 AM Islamabad, Karachi, Tashkent

Organized under COMSTECH Center for Training & Research in AI & Emerging Technologies
11-15 May, 2026
COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad

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Introduction:

Quantum computation and Quantum Information are rapidly emerging as a transformative technology with the potential to revolutionize fields such as quantum chemistry, data communication, cryptography, artificial intelligence, and medical science. Unlike classical computers, which relies on bits, quantum computers leverage qubits and quantum phenomena such as superposition and entanglement to perform calculations at unprecedented speeds.

Despite its promise, quantum computation and quantum information remain in its early stages of adoption, with limited awareness and technical capacity in many parts of the world. Building human capital and research capacity is critical to ensure that developing countries are not left behind in this new technological era.

The proposed Training Workshop on Quantum Computation & Quantum Information aims to build foundational knowledge, practical skills, and collaborative networks among researchers, students, and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

Objectives:

The training workshop aims to:

• Introduce participants to the fundamentals of quantum mechanics underlying quantum computation and quantum information.
• Provide practical training on quantum algorithms, programming languages, and available quantum computing platforms.
• Explore real-world applications of quantum computing across different industries.
• Foster collaboration among participants, researchers, and industry experts.
• Inspire young scientists and innovators to engage in quantum research and development.

Target Audience:

• Graduate and postgraduate students in computer science, electronics, mathematics, physics, and engineering with basic understanding of Quantum Mechanics.
• University faculty and researchers working in the relevant fields.
• ICT professionals, data scientists, and innovators interested in emerging technologies.
• Policy stakeholders exploring quantum computation and quantum information applications in national strategies.

Duration & Format

Duration: 5 days

Format:

• Plenary seminars and training lectures by experts in quantum computation and quantum information.
  • Hands-on training with quantum programming environments.
  • Panel discussions with industry leaders on future opportunities and challenges.

Key Contents:
Key Thematic Areas:

• Quantum Mechanics Fundamentals
• Qubits, Quantum Gates & Circuits
• Quantum Algorithms, Quantum Machine Learning
• Quantum Cryptography & Quantum Security
• Hands-on Quantum Programming
• Future Applications & Challenges

Day 1: Introduction & Fundamentals

• Opening session & keynote address.
• Basics of quantum mechanics relevant to quantum computation and quantum information
• Introduction to qubits, superposition, and entanglement

Day 2: Foundation Concepts and Applications

• Qubits, Quantum Logic Gates & Circuits
• Quantum algorithms
• Practical session: programming

Day 3: Foundation Concepts and Applications

• Cryptography and cybersecurity
• Optimization in finance, logistics, and supply chains
• AI and machine learning applications
• Quantum parallelism and no-cloning

Day 4: Advanced Topics & Future Outlook

• Quantum hardware (superconducting qubits, ion traps, photonics)
• Error correction and scalability challenges
• Panel: “Building a Quantum Ecosystem in Developing Countries”

Day 5: Advanced topics and closing

• Group projects: solving real-world problems using quantum computing platforms
• Advanced Quantum Technologies
• Closing session & certificates

Expected Outcomes

• Enhanced knowledge and skills in quantum computation and quantum information.
• Increased awareness of practical applications of quantum computation and quantum information.
• Establishment of a local/regional network of quantum researchers and students.
• Recommendations for integrating quantum computing into academic curricula and research agendas.

Selected candidates will be notified through email; hence, applicants are required to check their emails.

Collaborators:

Technology Development Center, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan