After the commendable success of the “World Conferences on 21st Century Mathematics” in 2004 and 2005, it is my pleasure to welcome the delegate Mathematicians to the “3rd International Conference on 21st Century Mathematics 2007”.

Research in all the fields of Mathematical Sciences has to be undertaken earnestly, with the objective of original findings in new realms. The School of Mathematical Sciences of the GC University, Lahore has been established to give a distinct lead to advanced studies and research in Mathematical Sciences and consequently the realization of the aforesaid goal.

I trust that the Conference will not only provide a useful forum to the participants to share their expertise for extending collaboration in Mathematics but will also be professionally beneficial to them. It will also help introduce the School to the international mathematical community and familiarize the participants with its current work for advanced studies and research.

The Conference is being staged in Lahore, which is the educational and cultural hub of Pakistan. I hope the delegates will have a comfortable stay and they will enjoy the traditional hospitality offered by the city.

I compliment the School of Mathematical Sciences for holding the moot and wish success to the conference.

LT. GEN. KHALID MAQBOOL (RETD.) GOVERNOR / CHANCELLOR GC UNIVERSITY, LAHORE

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Vice Chancellor’s Message

After two successful World Conferences on 21st Century Mathematics, the SMS is now planning to hold the 3rd Conference in 2007. The theme of this Conference is 21st Century Mathematics 2007. Conferences provide an opportunity for transmission of knowledge based on latest research and are considered as an essential part of academic programmes of all good universities. As a member of the group of persons associated with the setting up of School of Mathematical Sciences, I am happy to see that the School is now working according to the professional norms of research institutes. I am also glad to learn that many scientists and young Mathematicians shall participate in this conference. The next Conference should be a good occasion for them to share the latest knowledge in the field of Mathematics.

The role of basic sciences in the development of modern technologies is widely accepted. In advanced economies, it was abundant practical skills, based on scientific knowledge and technologies that rendered industrial output and economic growth which the world had not seen in the past. Without any doubt, behind the industrial and economic miracles were the rapid advances in basic sciences and none among them is more important than Mathematics.

As a pioneer institution of modern education, GCU, Lahore has been in the forefront of promoting all natural sciences, particularly Mathematics. The Ravians are well known for their excellence in research and contributions to the world of science and technology. GCU, Lahore has the honour of producing scientists and teachers like Prof. Abdus Salam, the Nobel Laureate - who taught Mathematics and specialized in Theoretical Physics. I hope that the grand academic traditions set by such persons will be further strengthened by this Conference.

Organizing an International Conference is always a big challenge and I am confident that the School of Mathematical Sciences would hold this conference to the expectations of the world academic community. I extend my congratulations to the organizers of the Conference and wish them all success.