The Faculty of Pharmacy and FUUAST Pharmacy Society (FPS) of the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST) organised PHARMACON 2.0 at Divine Banquet in Karachi to mark World Pharmacists Day, bringing together academics, healthcare professionals and students to highlight the evolving role of pharmacists in healthcare.
KARACHI, Oct 13 (APP): The Faculty of Pharmacy and FUUAST Pharmacy Society (FPS) of the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST) organised PHARMACON 2.0 at Divine Banquet in Karachi to mark World Pharmacists Day, bringing together academics, healthcare professionals and students to highlight the evolving role of pharmacists in healthcare.
The event was organised in collaboration with the Pakistan Pharmacists Association (PPA), Sindh, and the Student Aid Project (SAP), with a focus on professional development, research, practical learning and raising awareness about the importance of pharmacy in healthcare delivery.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Zabta Khan Shinwari congratulated the organisers on arranging the event and emphasised the importance of professional activities in strengthening students’ academic knowledge and practical skills. He highlighted the value of such initiatives in preparing future pharmacists to meet the challenges of the healthcare sector.
Deputy Chair Senate Qazi Abdul Muqtadir stressed the need for pharmacists to strengthen their professional identity and raise public awareness about their essential contribution to healthcare. He highlighted their responsibilities in ensuring the safe use of medicines, guiding patients and supporting better healthcare outcomes.
In-charge Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy Dr. Lubna Bashir and FPS Patron Dr. Ubaidullah Korai emphasised the importance of professional training, research and leadership development in preparing students for their future careers.
A key feature of PHARMACON 2.0 was a panel discussion titled “Empowering Pharmacists for a Healthier Future,” which provided a platform for exchanging views on the challenges and opportunities facing the pharmacy profession and the need to expand pharmacists’ contribution to patient care.
The event also featured Research Alley, Pharma Ladder and The Ultimate Pharma Clash, offering students opportunities to showcase their research, test their knowledge and engage in activities designed to enhance their professional and academic capabilities.
Experts, faculty members and students participated in the programme, which aimed to encourage research, promote professional excellence and strengthen understanding of the pharmacist’s role in the healthcare system.
The event underscored the importance of equipping future pharmacists with the knowledge, practical expertise and professional confidence needed to contribute to safer medication practices, improved patient guidance and a stronger healthcare system.