China to give highest award to leading Pakistani scientist, scholar Dr. Atta-ur-Rehman
Earlier, this international award has been given to many of the world's leading scientists
Islamabad: Leading Pakistani scientist, Dr. Atta-ur-Rehman will be given Science and Technology Cooperation Award on January 7 by the Chinese President.
According to an official source, the International Science and Technology Cooperation Award will be presented in recognition of his outstanding services in the field of chemistry.
Over the years this international award has been given to many of the world's leading scientists including Dr. Carlo Rubbia and Dr. Zhores Alferov.
Dr. Atta-ur-Rehman is one of Pakistan's most award-winning and best scientists.
Dr. Atta-ur-Rehman has received four civil awards, including Tamgha-i-Imtiaz, Sitara-i- Imtiaz, Hilal-i- Imtiaz and the highest national award "Nishan-i-Imtiaz". He has more than 1250 international publications, including 341 books in the United States and Europe.