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Visit of the Honorable Federal Minister for Science and Technology Khalid Hussain Magsi to PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Lahore Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Visit of the Honorable Federal Minister for Science and Technology Khalid Hussain Magsi to PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Lahore On 1st July , 2025, the Honorable Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Mr. Khalid Hussain Magsi, visited the PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Lahore. He was briefed by Director General Dr. Quratulain Syed on key R&D initiatives across PCSIR’s ten core centers. The Federal Minister toured the Display Hall, showcasing indigenous technologies in pharmaceuticals, food, chemicals, biotechnology, lab equipment, and energy-saving appliances. He also visited the Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC), where he was introduced to the “Patent Wall” and briefed on PCSIR’s efforts in technology commercialization. A major highlight was the Minister’s appreciation of PCSIR’s pioneering work in hemp-based products—ranging from food and cosmetics to pharmaceuticals and eco-friendly construction materials. He acknowledged their economic and environmental significance and affirmed government support for research-led innovation. The upcoming issuance of licenses for hemp-based product manufacturing is expected to bring national benefits.

Visit of the Honorable Federal Minister for Science and Technology Khalid Hussain Magsi to PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Lahore

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Visit of the Honorable Federal Minister for Science and Technology Khalid Hussain Magsi to PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Lahore

On 1st July , 2025, the Honorable Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Mr. Khalid Hussain Magsi, visited the PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Lahore. He was briefed by Director General Dr. Quratulain Syed on key R&D initiatives across PCSIR’s ten core centers.

The Federal Minister toured the Display Hall, showcasing indigenous technologies in pharmaceuticals, food, chemicals, biotechnology, lab equipment, and energy-saving appliances. He also visited the Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC), where he was introduced to the “Patent Wall” and briefed on PCSIR’s efforts in technology commercialization.

A major highlight was the Minister’s appreciation of PCSIR’s pioneering work in hemp-based products—ranging from food and cosmetics to pharmaceuticals and eco-friendly construction materials. He acknowledged their economic and environmental significance and affirmed government support for research-led innovation. The upcoming issuance of licenses for hemp-based product manufacturing is expected to bring national benefits.