Amazing Pakistani Scientists
Dr Salimuzzaman Siddiqui was one of the early scientists and research professionals at time of Pakistan's independence. His tireless efforts and groundbreaking work established a proper research infrastructure in Pakistan. Dr Salimuzzaman Siddiqui worked in India Council for Scientific & Industrial Research before he migrated to Pakistan on personal request of Prime Minister Liaqat Ali Khan.
In Pakistan, Dr Salimuzzaman Siddiqui established many institutions which later became Pakistan's leading research bodies. These included:
Dr Salimuzzaman Siddiqui was awarded Hilal-i-Imtiaz and Pride of Performance for his services by Government of Pakistan.
Apart from being a world class scientist and researcher, Dr Salimuzzaman Siddiqui was an artist who painted, wrote poetry and was an authority on music. His paintings were exhibited both in Pakistan and abroad.
In Pakistan, Dr Salimuzzaman Siddiqui established many institutions which later became Pakistan's leading research bodies. These included:
- Pakistan Academy of Sciences
- Pakistani Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR)
- HEJ Institute of Chemistry, Karachi University
Dr Salimuzzaman Siddiqui was awarded Hilal-i-Imtiaz and Pride of Performance for his services by Government of Pakistan.
Apart from being a world class scientist and researcher, Dr Salimuzzaman Siddiqui was an artist who painted, wrote poetry and was an authority on music. His paintings were exhibited both in Pakistan and abroad.
