fbpx

PM Imran Khan inaugurates Pakistan’s first National Science & Technology Park

Government of PakistanPM Imran Khan inaugurates Pakistan’s first National Science & Technology Park

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday inaugurated the National Science & Technology Park (NSTP), a flagship project of the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST).

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and the Chairman Board of Governors (BoG) NUST General Qamar Javed Bajwa received the prime minister on his on arrival at NUST.

NSTP being first of its kind in Pakistan is a platform to catalyse the knowledge economy, has been launched under the overarching theme of “INNOVATE PAKISTAN” – a platform designed to synergise researchers, creators, investors, implementers and end users of technologies to transform innovative ideas into successful products and services, while promulgating a culture of entrepreneurship in Pakistan.

The programme would augment the government’s recent launch of “Kamyab Pakistan” programme aimed at development of national youth.

The prime minister also visited the Research and Development Centres established by China and Turkey at NSTP NUST.



Speaking at the occasion, Prime Minister Imran Khan commended the vision of NUST leadership for having planned and accomplished this much needed initiative.

The prime minister said that all antiquated systems of economic progress have been upstaged by the new and enormously improved “Knowledge Economies” wherein any Country’s economic substance and outlook are the sum of its intellectual capital, research and innovation prowess and edge in technological advancements.

It’s worth mentioning that NUST is among top 400 universities of the world.

The Federal Ministers, Ambassadors of friendly Countries, the Rector NUST, senior government and renowned industry representatives from across the Country, and the Park’s local and international tenants comprising tech giants, high-tech Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups were also present at the occasion.

Mati
Mati
Mati-Ullah is the Online Editor For DND. He is the real man to handle the team around the Country and get news from them and provide to you instantly.

Must read

Recent News

Suzuki Alto 2023 Installment Plan

Suzuki Alto 2023 Installment Plan Details – June 2023

0
Suzuki Alto is the cheapest car option when making a selection from the big three companies. For the past few years, automobile companies increased...

No evidence of inhumane or derogatory treatment to detained political workers found in Adiala...

0
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) recently conducted a comprehensive visit to Central Jail in Rawalpindi (Adiala) in response to reports...

PM Shahbaz Sharif invites Turkish businessmen to invest in Pakistan

0
ANKARA, Turkiye: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has invited Turkish businessmen to invest in Pakistan and establish strategic collaboration in energy, agriculture, Information technology and...

Budget 2023-24 to be business & people-friendly: Ishaq Dar

0
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Delegations from Pakistan Business Council (PBC) and Oversees Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) held meeting with the Finance Minister Ishaq...

How to book Dubai Bus On Demand for Dh5 only?

0
Though the Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) Dubai Bus on Demand Service, a passenger is enabled to travel in a smart, efficient and affordable...
Advertisement