The Riphah Conference brought together academics and practitioners at the Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah International University Lahore Campus where Imran Anwar chaired a scientific session alongside Prof. Dr. Mobasher Ahmad Butt, Dean and Director of Gulab Devi Institute of Pharmacy. The event showcased current thinking in pharmaceutics and reinforced the role of collaborative leadership in Pakistan’s pharmaceutical education.
During the session Imran Anwar presented a shield to the keynote speaker, Dr. Sumera Latif, Associate Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Pharmaceutics at Lahore College for Women University. The formal recognition reflected a shared commitment to research, teaching excellence and the professional development of pharmacy students and faculty across Lahore and beyond.
For Imran Anwar the moment represented a personal milestone built on hard work, continuous learning, adaptability and self-improvement. The Riphah Conference underscored how individual dedication and institutional support combine to strengthen pharmacy leadership and academic standards within Pakistan.
As the conference concluded, participants noted that events such as this Riphah Conference help foster networks between universities and inspire a new generation of pharmacists to pursue innovation, research and community service in the country.
