Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS)

COMSATS and EZShifa to collaborate for Tech enabled primary healthcare in remote areas

COMSATS and EZShifa to collaborate for Tech enabled primary healthcare in remote areas

Islamabad, March 11, 2024. The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) and EZShifa Pvt Ltd, today formalized a Memorandum of Understanding for the provision and advancement of Telehealth and telemedicine services, and leveraging technology and operations, with a common vision of making quality healthcare accessible and affordable for all. …

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Investing in Women to Reap Developmental Benefits for the South

Investing in Women to Reap Developmental Benefits for the South

The prowess of the mind has long surmounted numerous physical barriers and has helped tackled challenges once deemed impossible to overcome with increasing use of the wonders of knowledge, science, and technology, humanity. Narrative of progress and growth has transcended mere physical feats, acknowledging the equality of intellect irrespective of gender. With men only slightly …

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IROST organized Khwarizmi Awards Ceremony

IROST organized Khwarizmi Awards Ceremony

On February 27, 2024, the Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology (IROST), in collaboration with COMSATS and other partner organizations, successfully organized the 37th Khwarizmi International Award (KIA) and 25th Khwarizmi Youth Award (KYA) in Tehran, honouring young talents and distinguished scientists for their remarkable breakthroughs in the arena of ST&I. COMSATS awarded Certificates …

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Webinar on ‘Women in Science: Shaping Tomorrow’s Innovations’

Webinar on ‘Women in Science: Shaping Tomorrow’s Innovations’

The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) commemorated the International Day of Women and Girls in Science by holding a Webinar titled “Women in Science: Shaping Tomorrow’s Innovations ” on 12th February 2024.  Held in a hybrid format at the COMSATS Secretariat in Islamabad, the event brought together a …

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COMSATS and PBBC collaborate to establish Pakistan Pavilion at BETT UK

COMSATS and PBBC collaborate to establish Pakistan Pavilion at BETT UK

The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) joined hands with the Pakistan Britain Business Council (PBBC) for establishing the Pakistan Pavilion at BETT UK. Being a global meeting place for education technology (EdTech) community, BETT UK was held on 24-26 January 2024, in London. The Executive Director COMSATS, Ambassador …

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COMSATS commemorates its 29th Anniversary, President of Pakistan assures support, UGR-Spain welcomed as a Centre of Excellence

COMSATS commemorates its 29th Anniversary, President of Pakistan assures support, UGR-Spain welcomed as a Centre of Excellence

President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi, presided over a ceremony held at President Secretariat (Aiwan-e-Sadr), Islamabad, for commemoration of the 29th anniversary of the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS). COMSATS an intergovernmental organization of 27 member states, has its Secretariat in Islamabad, hosted by the Government of Pakistan, …

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COMSATS opens new chapter in its external relations – Successfully conducts Bootcamps for AI and SQA trainings

COMSATS opens new chapter in its external relations – Successfully conducts Bootcamps for AI and SQA trainings

COMSATS in collaboration with the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA), Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Government of Azerbaijan, successfully conducted trainings for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Software Quality Assurance (SQA) in Baku, Azerbaijan on 12 January 2024. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was earlier signed between COMSATS and IDDA during July …

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Empowering Innovation: Insights and Collaborations Flourish at COMSATS-IPO Joint Training Workshop on Intellectual Property and Bilateral Agreements

Empowering Innovation: Insights and Collaborations Flourish at COMSATS-IPO Joint Training Workshop on Intellectual Property and Bilateral Agreements

COMSATS, in collaboration with the Intellectual Property Organization (IPO) Pakistan, organized a two-day training workshop on Intellectual Property Rights and Bilateral Agreements on 19-20 December 2023. The event, held at COMSATS Secretariat, brought together a diverse group of participants from around the world, featuring insightful sessions by national and international experts. The Executive Director of …

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ED COMSATS Participates in Digital Technology Event of COP28

ED COMSATS Participates in Digital Technology Event of COP28

The Executive Director COMSATS, Amb. Dr. M. Nafees Zakaria, participated in COP28 Dubai event on “Digital Technology and AI for Carbon Neutrality” at China Pavilion as Special Guest Speaker. Speaking to the august gathering, Amb Zakaria introduced COMSATS as an organization created as realization of the vision of the renowned Pakistani scientist, Prof Abdus Salam. …

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ED COMSATS Meets Secretary General of Commonwealth

ED COMSATS Meets Secretary General of Commonwealth

On sidelines of 28th Meeting of UNFCCC’s Conference of the Parties held in Dubai from Nov 30 to December 12, 2023, Executive Director COMSATS, Amb. Dr. M. Nafees Zakaria, had a productive meeting with Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Rt Hon Patricia Janet Scotland – Baroness of Scotland. During the meeting held on December 10, …

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