CSP Executive Council & General Body Meeting Minutes – CHEMCON-2026
MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF PAKISTAN
Executive Council and General Body Meetings held during the 36th National and 24th International Chemistry Conference
1. Background
The 36th National and 24th International Chemistry Conference (CHEMCON-2026), held under the theme “Chemistry for Sustainable Development,” took place from 28–30 October 2026 at the School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore. The conference was organized by the School of Chemistry in association with the Chemical Society of Pakistan (CSP) and the University of Home Economics, Lahore. The event also marked the celebration of 100 years of excellence of the School of Chemistry/Institute of Chemistry.
The conference provided a platform for scientific exchange and collaboration through plenary sessions, keynote addresses, invited lectures, and oral and poster presentations.
2. CSP Awards Ceremony
The CSP Awards Ceremony was held during the conference proceedings to recognize outstanding contributions to chemistry, research, and professional service. The following recipients and nominees were recognized:
2.1 CSP Lifetime Achievement Award / Nominations
- Prof. Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman
- Prof. Dr. Mohammad Rasul Jan
- Prof. Dr. Amin Badshah
- Prof. Dr. Syed Tufail Hussain Shah
2.2 CSP Fellowship
- Prof. Dr. Ahsan Sharif
- Prof. Dr. Mariya al-Rashida
- Prof. Dr. Hassan Imran Afridi
- Prof. Dr. Sarfaraz Ahmed Mahesar
- Prof. Dr. Abdullah Ijaz Hussain
- Prof. Dr. Muhammad Asif Hanif
- Prof. Dr. Dong-Sheng Guo
2.3 CSP Best Research Paper Award
- Dr. Muhammad Abdullah Khan
2.4 CSP Best Review Article Award (Highest Impact Factor)
- Dr. Muhammad Ahmad Mudassir
2.5 CSP Gold Medal (Under 40 Years)
- Dr. Akhtar Munir
2.6 CSP Overall Highest Impact Factor Award
- Prof. Dr. Muhammad Farooq Warsi
The awards were presented in recognition of the recipients' research achievements and contributions to the field of chemistry.
3. Executive Council Meeting
A meeting of the Executive Council of the Chemical Society of Pakistan was held at 2:00 PM in the Committee Room, School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, during CHEMCON-2026. The meeting was convened to discuss important administrative, financial, membership, journal, conference, and awards-related matters.
3.1 Attendance
The following members attended the meeting:
| No. | Name | Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. Dr. Muhammad Raza Shah | In person |
| 2 | Prof. Dr. Rashid Ahmad | In person |
| 3 | Prof. Dr. Haq Nawaz Bhatti | In person |
| 4 | Prof. Dr. Imtiaz Uddin | In person |
| 5 | Prof. Dr. Ahsan Sharif | In person |
| 6 | Prof. Dr. Shahzad Ali Shahid Chatha | In person |
| 7 | Dr. Saima Noreen | In person |
| 8 | Prof. Dr. Afzal Shah | Online |
| 9 | Dr. Rasool Khan | In person |
| 10 | Prof. Dr. Syed Tufail Hussain Shah | In person |
| 11 | Prof. Dr. Tajnees Pirzada | In person |
| 12 | Prof. Dr. Uzma Ashiq | Online |
4. Agenda and Decisions
4.1 Society Registration and Opening of Bank Accounts
The Council reviewed the current status of CSP's registration process. It was informed that the required documentation had been completed. However, a registration fee of PKR 110,000 remained payable.
4.2 Membership Registration Fee and Membership Cards
The Council discussed the existing membership structure and agreed to revise the membership fees and categories.
- CSP Life Membership fee shall be PKR 8,000 with immediate effect.
- CSP Annual Membership fee shall be PKR 2,000.
- The Student Membership and Five-Year Membership categories shall be discontinued.
- The revised membership structure shall be implemented for new registrations.
4.3 CSP Fellowship and Awards
The Council discussed the selection process, fellowship fee, and processing fees for various CSP awards.
- CSP Fellowship Allocation: The number of CSP Fellowships awarded shall be limited to 2% of the total CSP membership.
- CSP Fellowship Fee: The fellowship fee shall be increased from PKR 10,000 to PKR 20,000. Applicants shall pay PKR 10,000 at the time of application submission and the remaining PKR 10,000 after successful selection.
- Faculty Awards Processing Fee: A processing fee of PKR 2,000 shall be charged for each faculty award application.
- Student Awards Processing Fee: A processing fee of PKR 1,000 shall be charged for each student award application.
- Lifetime Achievement Award: No application or processing fee shall be charged for the Lifetime Achievement Award.
These revised fees and procedures shall apply to future CSP award and fellowship cycles.
4.4 CHEMCON-2027
The Council discussed arrangements for the next national and international chemistry conference, CHEMCON-2027, proposed to be hosted by Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology (KFUEIT), Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
4.5 Progress of the Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan (JCSP)
The Council reviewed the current progress and efforts to improve the quality and academic standards of the Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan (JCSP). It was noted that the journal is focusing on publishing high-quality research by reducing the number of papers published in each issue and placing greater emphasis on the quality, originality, and scientific significance of submitted manuscripts.
All members of the Executive Council agreed to actively support the journal by submitting their own high-quality research papers to JCSP and encouraging other CSP members and researchers to contribute quality manuscripts. The Council emphasized the importance of collective efforts to enhance the journal's academic standing, visibility, and overall quality.
5. General Body Meeting
Following the Executive Council meeting, a meeting of the General Body of the Chemical Society of Pakistan was held during CHEMCON-2026. The agenda items discussed and decisions approved by the Executive Council were presented before the members of the General Body for consideration. After discussion, all the proposed agenda items and decisions were unanimously approved by the General Body.