To acquaint the mathematical community with the latest trends in mathematics, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th Pure Mathematics Conferences were organized in Islamabad in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 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 14th International Pure Mathematics Conference 2013 is a sequel of thirteen 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.

Preston University, by all standards, is the oldest institution of higher learning in the private sector in Pakistan. Established in 1984, Preston today has a network of campuses in the country, with total enrollment exceeding 6000 students. Keeping in line with the evolving technological advancements and requirements of the global business and national needs, Preston University is offering high- quality market-driven education in the fast-growing and ever-expanding fields of Business Administration, Information Technology, Social Sciences, Natural and Applied Sciences and Engineering. Its nationwide network covers the major cities of Pakistan namely Kohat, Peshawar, Islamabad and Karachi.

Preston is committed to providing university education of the highest quality to prepare students for professional and managerial positions. Its mission is to give students the opportunity for personal growth and development, skill enhancement or professional career advancement through provision of high- quality education.

The Kohat (main) Campus of Preston University is located in a purpose-built building of former Degree College No.2, KDA, Kohat. It consists of 10 spacious class rooms, a well-equipped library, a computer lab with state-of-the-art computer hardware, and an Electronic and Telecom Engineering lab. Modern audiovisual aids, including video equipment such as multimedia projectors and overhead projectors are available to the faculty for use in the classrooms. The students are also provided access to these facilities to make presentations on their research projects and term papers. It also has hostel facilities with accommodation for 30 students. Preston's self-owned custom-built campus at Islamabad possesses some outstanding features that perfectly meet all the requirements of an educational institution of high standard. The Islamabad Campus of Preston houses 24 spacious and well-furnished classrooms, a large seminar room, an electronic lab, 3 computer labs equipped with latest state-of-the-art computer technology, a fairly large cafeteria, and a large and well-documented library consisting of huge collection of latest text and reference books, periodicals, journals and extensive internet facilities. The other campuses of Preston too have extensive academic facilities including classrooms, computer labs, libraries and abundant space for administrative and teaching staff, common areas for students, cafeteria etc. All classrooms and major facilities are fully air-conditioned. The other campuses of Preston also possess modern audiovisual aids, including video equipment multimedia projectors, and overhead projectors that are made available to the faculty for use in the classrooms. The students are also provided access to these facilities to make presentations on their research projects and term papers.