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International Nathiagali Summer College on Physics (INSC)
Established:June 1976
Location:Nathia Gali, Hazara, Khyber-Paktunkhwa Province of Pakistan
JurisdictionGovernment of Pakistan
Director:Prof. Riazuddin, PhD[1]
Founding DirectorProf. Abdus Salam, Nobel laureate and NI
Science AffiliationsNational Centre for Physics (NCP)
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)
International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)
Government affiliationMinistry of Science and Technology, GoPk.

The International Nathiagali Summer College on Physics and Contemporary Needs (INSC), was founded by Nobel laureate in Physics Dr. Abdus Salam (then-Science Advisor to the Prime minister) to promote physics and scientific research activities in Pakistan. Following Professor Abdus Salam to the Government of Pakistan, the college was established by Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Munir Ahmad Khan.

An annual college-based summer camp, it is organized by the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission and the National Center for Physics, and sponsored by the International Center for Theoretical Physics and Pakistan’s Minister of Science and Technology. A Physics research centre, it is located in Nathiagali city of Pakistan, and its current director is dr. Riazuddin, a pupil student of professor Salam.

History

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Professor Abdus Salam wanted to establish an annual college that promoted global scientific activities. Munir Ahmad Khan strongly advocated for the program.[2] In 1976, the first Summer college was established and 14 participants from all over the world had attended the college for the first time. George Deacon, Professors Roger Penrose, Benjamin Whiso Lee, Mujaddid Ahmed Ijaz, Remo Ruffini and others had attended the college.[3]

Research and program emphasis

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The INSC is located in Nathiagali, Pakistan.

Participants in the annual event are from all over the world.[4] In 2010, approximately 6200 people had attended the college.[4]

References

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  1. ↑ Ijaz, Muhammad. "Pakistan's nuclear capability is purely for defensive purpose: PAEC's contribution towards defensive and socio-economic development laudable". PakAtom: Newsletter of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission: 1–2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 December 2018. Retrieved 17 January 2011.
  2. ↑ Salahuddin, A.; M. M. Awais (2005). "International Nathiagali Summer College on Physics: The Pioneers". The Nucleus. 42 (1–2): 123–127. ISSN 0029-5698. Retrieved 17 January 2011.
  3. ↑ "1st International Nathiagali Summer College (1976)".[dead link]
  4. 1 2 (INSC), International Nathiagali Summer College on Physics. "Achievements". INSC.[dead link]
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