Islamabad, 19 October 2026: In a significant step toward advancing research excellence among women scientists, Vice Chancellor of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University (SBBWU), Peshawar, Prof. Dr. Aneela Anwar, led a delegation to the Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF). There she held a productive meeting with Chairman PSF, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akmal.

Prof. Dr. Aneela Anwar presented the university’s research vision and highlighted SBBWU’s growing contribution to science and innovation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. She outlined the university’s strategic priorities, which include strengthening its research culture, building faculty capacity and directing applied research toward national development challenges.

The two leaders discussed avenues for collaboration, including joint research projects, competitive research grants, faculty training programmes and greater participation of SBBWU researchers in PSF-funded initiatives.

“Women researchers have immense potential to contribute to Pakistan’s scientific progress. Partnering with national institutions such as PSF will open new doors for our faculty and students and help us translate research into real impact,” said Prof. Dr. Aneela Anwar.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akmal commended the Vice Chancellor’s dynamic leadership and SBBWU’s commitment to promoting research among women. He assured her of PSF’s continued support for the university’s research endeavours.

The visit was coordinated by Miss Tashfeen Zia, Deputy Registrar (Affiliation) and Focal Person for Training Visits, and Dr. Mahreen Ul Hassan, Microbiologist and Focal Person for Scientific Writing. Dr. Nargis also accompanied the delegation.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to build a strong, long-term partnership between SBBWU and PSF.