Morocco’s provinces and municipalities of Al-Haouz, Marrakesh, Ouarzazate, Azilal, Chichaoua and Taroudant were struck with devastating earthquake last night, that took a huge toll on precious human lives, injured scores and inflicted heavy material losses. Executive Director COMSATS, Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, extended heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the bereaved families in his messages …

The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) and the Eurasian International University (EIU) signed today a Letter of Intent (LOI) aimed at a long-term partnership in diverse scientific and technological fields. Cooperation in the area of Telehealth is the first field chosen. The signing ceremony was held at COMSATS …

In a significant step towards fostering international collaboration in the realm of Science, Technology, and Innovation, the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan, His Excellency Mr. Khazar Farhadov, undertook a visit to COMSATS and held a substantive meeting with the Executive Director of COMSATS, Ambassador Dr. Mohammed Nafees Zakaria on 25th August 2023. During the …

The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the AGECO Pvt. Ltd., aimed at strengthening the Electric Vehicle (EV) industry in Pakistan and other COMSATS Member States on 25th August 2023. COMSATS is an intergovernmental organization of 27 developing countries focused at promoting S&T-led …

Islamabad, 20th August 2023. The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) signed today a Memorandum of Understanding with the Carol Technology, aimed at facilitating joint R&D projects for technological advancements. COMSATS is an intergovernmental organization of 27 developing countries focused at promoting S&T development of its Member States. Whereas …

August 14, 2023. The Executive Director COMSATS, Ambassador Dr. M. Nafees Zakaria, received at his office, a team of incredible young Pakistani innovators and co-founders of DeafTawk, a tech company leveraging inclusion and prosperity of differently abled community, through its real-time sign language tech app, bridging gap for 466M deaf worldwide. He met DeafTawk’s CEO, Ali …

The COMSATS Center for Climate and Sustainability (CCCS) successfully convened a significant virtual gathering on August 8, 2023, titled “El-Nino: Understanding the Weather Phenomenon; Opportunities for Resilient Future in the Global South.” The event brought together a diverse array of experts and stakeholders from around the world to engage in insightful discussions on the intricate …

COMSATS is a proponent of South-South cooperation and endeavors to achieve its mission by supporting global initiatives and regional cooperation. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is an important initiative by two of COMSATS Member States, Pakistan and China, that epitomizes South-South cooperation, and is part of a global initiative. Collaboration between these Member States under …

The Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis & Human Resource Development, Honorable Sajid Hussain Turi, paid an official visit to COMSATS on July 26, 2023. The Executive Director briefed the Minister on the COMSATS’ functioning, which was aimed at benefiting its members in the field of Science, Technology, and Innovations. Their discussions encompassed potential avenues of …

Islamabad, 18th July 2023. The Minister for Digital Development and Transport of Azerbaijan, H.E. Rashad Nabiyev, is on official visit to Pakistan. During his visit to COMSATS Secretariat, the Minister, inter-alia, held a bilateral meeting with the Executive Director COMSATS, Amb. Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria. They discussed a range of ideas pertaining to technology projects …