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The conduct of responsible science lies in the first instance with the scientists themselves. However, they not only have a duty to themselves but also to society as a whole - that is to say to governments, academia, private companies, and to the public at large.

At the most basic level science should be conducted to bring benefits to humanity requiring a conscious calculation of the risks involved in any endeavour. The boundaries between scientific disciplines have become increasingly blurred, for positive reasons, making it harder for societies and other organisations to bring rigour to codes of conduct and other methods that help assure the safe, secure and ethical conduct of their respective disciplines.

It is an urgent matter that a multi-disciplinary consultation takes place to help chart better ways to assure the responsible conduct of science without hindering its advance and dissemination. In this process scientists need to find better ways to connect with policy makers and the public at large to build confidence that scientists well understand their responsibilities. This is a vital element in assuring that science is properly funded and social, cultural and religious obstacles do not block progress towards society reaping the true benefits of science in health, social and economic terms.

One way to meet this objective is to build and sustain a multi-disciplinary network of scientists that meets, discusses and publishes on issues related to the conduct of responsible science. Such a network needs to be sensitive and responsive to the cultural, religious and other national characteristics of Pakistan – while still acknowledging the international character of advances in science.

The Proposal

It is proposed that a gathering be organised in Pakistan to bring together scientists from a wide range of disciplines and with an emphasis on younger age groups. They should be drawn from the academic, governmental and private sectors and from different levels ranging from those responsible for the direction of research, laboratory management and the researchers themselves. The gathering should have the following objectives:

The Objectives
  • 1. To promote the concept that the conduct of responsible science among the scientists themselves;
  • 2. To promote the ideal that science should not be misused to harm humanity;
  • 3. To promote respect for the scientific professions in a way appropriate for an Islamic society;
  • 4. To enhance the contribution of science to the Pakistani community at large;
  • 5. To build a sustainable network in Pakistan that meets and publishes regularly on key issues related to the conduct of safe, secure and ethical conduct of science in the context of an Islamic society.
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