Pakistan is a developing nation very much in need of a large number of well prepared mathematicians for its universities, colleges and schools. During the past 5 years, the Abdus Salam School of Mathematical Sciences (ASSMS) with the help of Pakistani mathematical community has made very concrete efforts to meet this need. As a result of some of these efforts, the ASSMS has been successful in creating a Ph. D program which now has 97 full time Ph.D students, 18 have already completed their Ph. D degree. Several other universities in Pakistan also have Ph. D programs in mathematics, although of smaller size.

The 4th World Conference on 21st Century Mathematics 2009 is being organized to:

A) Provide an opportunity to young mathematics scholars to interact with well known mathematicians from abroad. Such an interaction will broaden their research horizon and will introduce them to new problems that they can work on.

B) Provide a platform to the mathematicians from all over the world to exchange ideas about mathematics education and research. Such an interaction can lead to fruitful long term collaborations which will be beneficial for the development of mathematics.

This conference is being held under the auspices of the European Mathematical Society, International Mathematical Union, The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics and Higher Education Commision. About 400 participants including 65-70 foreign speakers are expected to attend the conference.

Lahore International Airport is the second largest airport in Pakistan and most flights from European and Asia arrive at Lahore International Airport.
You can find detailed information from http://www.lahore-airport.com.

For online flight reservations & information please visit http://www.expedia.com

Citizens of most countries may require an entry visa for Pakistan. Please contact the Pakistani Consulate or Pakistani Embassay in your area. In case you need any assistance, please feel free to contact the Organizing Committee.

A complimentary transport service will be provided from the Lahore International Airport to hotel on your arrival. During the Conference days, the transport will be provided from the selected hotels to the Conference venue and back.

For more information, please contact the Organizing Committee.

In March, the average temperature in Lahore is 15-30C (61-86F). The days are warm with full sun-shine and nights are cold. Wind blows all the day long.

We recommend you to use the public telephones for international calls using telephone cards. This can be found at many hotel lobbies and shopping complexes. Hotels normally include a surcharge of 150% of the normal Telecoms rates and can be very expensive. The international dialing code is "00" to be followed by the respective country code.

Taxis are cheap and can provide the simplest means of moving around. However, you may need to bargain before entering. Buses are easily available.

Lahore is the second largest city of Pakistan. Other than many famous Historical monuments, the city is also known for its beautiful gardens, mostly laid out during Moghal Empire and British Raj. Besides the fragrance of its gardens, the Old Walled City has aroma of rich cultural Heritage.

For more information about Lahore please visit http://www.lahore.gov.pk.

Shalimar Garden
The word "Shalimar" means, the purest of human pleasures. It was completed between 1639 and 1641 in the reign of Emperor Shah Jehan. Its triple-terraced gardens decorated with marble pavilions, ornamental pools, water falls and fountains, make it one of the world's finest Persian gardens.

Badshahi Mosque
World's largest existing "Historical Mosque" built in 1674. It was constructed using a blend of white marble and red stone, decorated with beautifully engraved "QURANIC" verses, and fresco.

Lahore Fort
Although founded some where in the B.C. era yet built into its present shape between 1566 and 1673 A.D. A grandeur of Moghal Architecture best preserved archaeologically are "SHISH MAHAL" (The Palace of Mirrors), "MOTI MASJID" (Pearl Mosque), " "DIWAN-E-AAM" (Court for the Commons) and "HATHI PER" (Elephant Steps). it also has Moghal & Sikh period museums.

Jahangir's Tomb
Here lies most romantic prince Salim, turned to Emperor Jehangir, descendant of "Akbar the Great", built in 1637 A.D. by his beloved Queen "Noor-Jehan". It is surrounded by a beautiful garden. It is an alcove for the romantic souls, even today .

Noor Jehan's Tomb
"Light of the World." Noor-Jehan was the title given by the Emperor Jehangir to his beloved last wife. She died in 1645 and rests in peace with her daughter "Ladli Begum".

Lahore Museum
Established during the British Raj in 1864. Displays a complete cross-section of the Culture and History of the region with rare and best collection of the Buddhist art from the Gandhara Period, Islamic artifacts, Calligraphy, Old Manuscripts, Arms, Costumes and Jewelry.

Old City
The history of old city may be as old as the Lahore Fort but it is still living within its walled area which is accessible through 12 gates. Its a multiple bazaar and jostling adventure of the oriental culture and has its won flair and aroma.