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Mohmand – A two-day national conference aimed at promoting scientific culture and innovation in the merged tribal districts concluded on Saturday at Government Degree College Lakaro.
Titled SciCon 2025, the conference was organized in collaboration with the Directorate of Science and Technology, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and brought together educators, students, and researchers from across the merged districts.
The event focused on encouraging inquiry, creativity, and problem-solving among young people in Mohmand, where access to advanced scientific education remains limited. Speakers highlighted the role of science and technology in addressing longstanding developmental challenges in the post-merger region.
Participants discussed a range of locally relevant scientific solutions, including eco-friendly resource management, solar-powered irrigation systems, and community-driven technological innovations designed to address water scarcity and sustainable agriculture.
Director of Science and Technology Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dr. Taza Gul Safi attended the conference as chief guest and praised the active participation of students from both boys’ and girls’ colleges across the district. Addressing the gathering, he described science as a critical tool for empowerment and sustainable development in the merged areas.
Several academic sessions featured presentations by senior scholars on cutting-edge research tailored to the region’s needs. The discussions emphasized practical applications of science to bridge educational, infrastructural, and economic gaps in the newly integrated districts.
The conference also featured contributions from Dr. Rashid Mughal, Principal of Government Degree College Ekkaghund, who spoke on integrating traditional knowledge with modern science, and Marukh Zahir, Principal of Government Girls Degree College Chanda, Mohmand. Zahir highlighted the gendered impacts of climate change and underscored the role of women in strengthening community resilience.
Organizers said the conference aimed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and inspire students to apply scientific knowledge to real-world challenges facing the merged districts.
