LAHORE: The Mian Nisar Elahi Pharmacy Labs were formally inaugurated at Forman Christian College (FCCU). LCCI President Faheem ur Rehman Saigol attended the ceremony as a special guest, while Vice President SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mian Anjum Nisar inaugurated the labs and presented a cheque to FCCU Rector Jonathan Addleton for the institution.
LCCI Senior Vice President Tanveer Ahmed Sheikh, Vice President Khurram Lodhi, Mian Tariq Nisar, Mian Nadeem Nisar, Nasrullah Mughal, Shouban Akhtar and a large number of prominent personalities from the business and education sectors were also present at the event. The participants termed this initiative an important step towards strengthening cooperation between academia and industry.
Speaking on the occasion, Mian Anjum Nisar said that his father had a deep attachment with FCCU and considered it an important institution for the promotion of quality education in the country. He said that these modern pharmacy labs have been established in his father’s name to carry forward his educational vision and to provide students with better opportunities for practical training and research.
He further said that in today’s world, pharmaceutical education is no longer limited to theoretical knowledge, and modern research facilities and practical exposure have become essential. The establishment of Mian Nisar Elahi Pharmacy Labs will provide students with a laboratory environment in line with international standards, enabling them to enhance their academic capabilities and play an effective role in the healthcare sector in the future.
Mian Anjum Nisar said that investing in education is, in fact, investing in the future of the nation. He expressed his commitment that the private sector will continue to collaborate with educational institutions to equip the younger generation with research skills, innovation and professional expertise.
FCCU Rector Jonathan Addleton appreciated the contributions of Mian Anjum Nisar and his family towards the education sector and said that such initiatives not only strengthen institutional capacity but also help students align themselves with modern scientific requirements. He added that the establishment of these labs is an important milestone for FCCU and will provide students with opportunities for research and learning in accordance with global standards.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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