From the pure beauty of general relativity to modern high technology, Physics is a fascinating and worthwhile subject that underpins technological development which ultimately leads to a better way of living.

The basic purpose of conducting this seminar is to bring into light the contributions that physicists have been making and can make in the future to improve the quality of life. Some detailed objectives of the planned seminar are:

• To provide a forum for interchange of ideas, between academia, research institutions and the industrial sector, pertaining to Physics and its role in the society.

• Facilitating the public awareness of physics, its economic necessity, its cultural contributions and its educational importance.

• To provide a medium through which participants can get to know their career prospects in the field of Physics.

• To strengthen the already established linkages between researchers from different research institutes and industries, and fostering future multi-institutional collaborations in the field of Physics.

• Generating sound recommendations for addressing problems concerning the role of physics in the society, through assessment of research capacity and identification of high impact areas, leading to re-focusing of efforts and new funding.

To commemorate World Year of Physics 2005, COMSATS is organizing a two-day Seminar on "Physics in our Lives" on February 23-24, 2005, Islamabad. This seminar is being organized in collaboration with Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) and National Centre for Physics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.