Abdul Salam was a prominent Pakistani theoretical physicist known for his contributions to the field of particle physics. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979 for his work on the unification of the weak force and electromagnetic interaction between elementary particles, which is a significant achievement in the understanding of fundamental forces in nature. Born on January 29, 1926, in Jhang, Punjab, Pakistan, Salam was a passionate advocate for science and education in developing countries. He played a crucial role in establishing the International Centre for Theoretical Physics in Trieste, Italy, which aimed to promote scientific research and collaboration among scientists from around the world.