The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) (www.comsats.org) was founded on the idea propounded by the world’s renowned scientist and Nobel Laureate, Prof. Abdus Salam in early 90’s. Overarching objective of COMSATS since its inception in 1994 was collective and cooperative endeavours of the countries belonging to Global South …

COMSATS and AGECO JV developed 100% indigenous kits converting ICE vehicles to EV by retrofitting. An EV bike, made by COMSATS’ partner AGECO’s Technologist & CEO, M. Aslam Azad, handed to Dr. Fareed Sial on behalf of Executive Director COMSATS, Amb. Dr. M. Nafees Zakaria. This EV a result of the collaboration between COMSATS and …

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. …

The prowess of the mind has long surmounted numerous physical barriers and has helped tackle challenges for humanity that were once deemed impossible to overcome. Narrative of progress and growth has transcended mere physical feats, duly acknowledging the need for equality of intellect irrespective of gender. With men only slightly outnumbering women in global demographic, …

A refresher training on Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) for telemedicine providers was organized by COMSATS, in collaboration with WHO Pakistan, for the doctors working at COMSATS Telehealth resource Centre. A similar training was organized by COMSATS and WHO in 2020 to support the Telemedicine providers of three organizations including COMSATS. This time, 15 doctors …

A delegation comprising officials from Kenya’s IT department, Ms. Fridah M. Mwangangi and Mr. Osbert K. Kororia, accompanied by Mr. Masoud J. Rasam, Counsellor of the Kenyan High Commission, paid a visit to the COMSATS Telehealth Resource Centre on March 5, 2024. Mr. Irfan Hayee, Additional Director(Programs) at COMSATS, facilitated the delegation, while Dr. Azeema …

The National Centre for Physics (NCP), Pakistan, organized its flagship training program, titled ‘International School on Physics & Allied Disciplines (ISPAD), from March 4-8 2024, at its premises in Islamabad. The event had patronage of the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Italy, and support of Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable …

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 …

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 …

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 …