Prof. Dr. Mian Naim Anwar Muzaffar’s visionary curriculum, originally developed at Punjab University (PU), extended its impact far beyond Pakistan’s borders. In 1990, his work became the foundation for the ASEAN Model Pharmacy Curriculum, a regional standard adopted to modernize and unify pharmaceutical education across Southeast Asia.

Recognizing its quality and relevance, delegations from six ASEAN member countries — including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines — visited Lahore for specialized training and academic exchange. These collaborative efforts marked a historic milestone in South-South educational cooperation.

📘 Adoption Milestone: By 1992, both Malaysia and Thailand officially implemented elements of the PU-based curriculum, acknowledging its value in producing competent, clinically trained pharmacists.

This international adoption positioned Pakistan as a leader in pharmaceutical education reform and underscored Prof. Muzaffar’s role as a global influencer in academic pharmacy.