The Executive Director COMSATS, Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, called on the Sri Lankan High Commissioner, H.E. Vice Admiral Mohan Wijewickrama at his office on March 9, 2023. The High Commissioner congratulated Ambassador Zakaria on his appointment as Executive Director of COMSATS. Expressing his gratitude, the Executive Director COMSATS briefed the High Commissioner on the …

COMSATS celebrated the International Women’s Day on 8th March 2023 at its Secretariat in a gracious ceremony attended by its officials. This year, the theme of the Day “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”, which is aligned with the priority theme of the upcoming 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women …

The Executive Director of COMSATS, Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, paid a courtesy call on the Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia, H.E. Mr. Borhene El Kamel. The Ambassador of Tunisia congratulated Ambassador Zakaria on his appointment as Executive Director of COMSATS – an international Intergovernmental organization of 27 countries. The Ambassador said that Tunisia …

The Government of Pakistan launched a nationwide spring tree plantation campaign to address the challenges posed by climate change. The initiative aims to promote a green Pakistan by planting trees across the country to reduce carbon emissions, protect ecosystems, and create a sustainable environment for future generations. In keeping with the Govt. of Pakistan’s drive …

Islamabad, 28 February 2023. The Special Advisor to the President of Ghana on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Liaison for COMSATS’ affairs, Dr. Eugene Owusu, and Executive Director COMSATS, Ambassador Dr. M. Nafees Zakaria, exchanged views on Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) led regional development. The Republic of Ghana holds the Chair of COMSATS and …

The Executive Director of the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), Ambassador Dr. Mohammed Nafees Zakaria, was invited by the UAE Government to the 10th World Government Summit at Dubai on 12-15 February 2023. The theme of the summit this year was “Shaping Future Governments”. Ambassador Zakaria was accompanied …

The Executive Director of the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), Ambassador Dr. Nafees Zakaria, visited the Embassy of Türkiye in Islamabad to sign the condolence book in the wake of massive earthquake that hit the country on 6th February 2023. Dr. Zakaria expressed deep sorrow with the Ambassador …

China’s rapid advancement in Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) was lauded by heads and representatives of international scientific and R&D institutions affiliated with COMSATS as members of its Network of Centres of Excellence. China is one of the member states of COMSATS. During a special session held on the sidelines of the meeting of COMSATS …

The 24th session of COMSATS Coordinating Council concluded on 26th January 2023. Hosted by the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, one of the 24 International Centres of Excellence (CoEs) of COMSATS, the meeting was well attended by eminent Council members, COMSATS Technical Advisory Committee and representatives of partner International …

[ Speeches ] [ Communiqué of the Meeting ] [ List of Participants ] [ Presentations ] The 24th Coordinating Council Meeting of COMSATS was inaugurated at Karachi on 25th January 2023. The two-day meeting is being hosted by one of the two COMSATS Centres of Excellence in Pakistan, the International Center for Chemical and …