
Pakistan’s Mathematical Drought: Why the Next Andrew Wiles Won’t Be From Here
Why is Pakistan failing to produce world-class mathematicians? What obstacles are stifling scientific talent? In this critical conversation, Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy joins the QAU Science Society to examine Pakistan’s deep-rooted mathematical drought — and explore how a meaningful shift in priorities, education, and imagination could one day change the equation.
About the Moderator:
Muhammad Furqan is an undergraduate mathematics major at the Faculty of Science, Quaid-i-Azam University, and the Editor-in-Chief of the QAU Science Society. His academic interests lie in mathematical logic, higher algebra, and theoretical computer science. In his spare time, he enjoys exploring the history of mathematics and science.
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The Black Hole
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