To acquaint the mathematical community with the latest trends in mathematics, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th Pure Mathematics Conferences were organized in Islamabad in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 respectively. In order to join the ranks of advanced nations, an appropriate strong base in fundamental research in mathematics is a necessary impetus for economic growth, technological advancement and scientific activity. The primary aim of organizing such conferences is to enhance the understanding of the targeted subject and to provide an opportunity to working mathematicians to exchange ideas with their colleagues at the national and international level.

The 11th International Pure Mathematics Conference 2010 is a sequel of ten conferences which have been organized annually since 2000 in Islamabad. It will provide a stimulating opportunity to meet experts from various countries.

Research is a global activity and in order to keep abreast with the latest trends, one of the important steps is to arrange conferences at national and international levels that can provide impetus to our mathematicians for research in all areas of mathematics. In this way the innate talent in our mathematicians can be enhanced and the quality in research output can be improved considerably

It was in this spirit that the 1st Pure Mathematics Conference 2000 held in Islamabad on 8th August 2000, was organised by Professor Qaiser Mushtaq and his group with the help of Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.

Without the encouragement and active participation of Pakistani mathematicians working abroad as expatriates, this activity would not have taken off so successfully.

At the end of the conference, it was decided that the Pure Mathematics Conference should take place every year. Therefore, the 2nd Pure Mathematics Conference 2001, held in Islamabad from 8th to 9th August 2001, was again organised by Professor Qaiser Mushtaq and his research group with the help of the Pakistan Science Foundation and Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.

The 3rd Pure Mathematics Conference 2002 hosted by Allama Iqbal Open University, was a sequel to the previous Pure Mathematics Conferences. Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan Science Foundation and Pakistan Mathematical Society sponsored the Third Pure Mathematics Conference 2002.

The 4th International Pure Mathematics Conference 2003 was an international activity organised by the Department of Mathematics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad and the Pakistan Mathematical Society. It was co-sponsored by the Pakistan Science Foundation, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited and COMSATS.

The 5th International Pure Mathematics Conference 2004 was a joint venture of Mathematics Department of Quaid-i-Azam University and Pakistan Mathematical Society and again the organisers were Professor Qaiser Mushtaq and his research group.

The 6th International Pure Mathematics Conference 2005 was a joint venture of Mathematics Department of Quaid-i-Azam University and Pakistan Mathematical Society and the organisers were Professor Qaiser Mushtaq and his research group.

 

The university was incorporated by an Act of the National Assembly of Pakistan on 13th July 1967 as a residential and unitary institution purely for postgraduate studies and doctoral and postdoctoral research. In 1971 the University was shifted to its present premises. The official web site of the university is www.qau.edu.pk.

The University campus, located at the foot of the Margala Hills, with the Rawal lake in front, occupies a vast area amidst picturesque surroundings. It lies at a distance of 8 kilometres from the city centre (Aabpara) of Islamabad towards the east in the direction of Murree Hills. The campus is approximately 25 kilometres from the Islamabad/Rawalpindi International Airport.

The general facilities include, the central library, namely Raziuddin Siddqui Memorial Library, a mosque, a spacious cafeteria, a medical centre, a faculty lodge, separate hostels for boys and girls, faculty residences, a post office, Bank and a Utility Store. A regular university bus service plies between the campus and the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.