Islamabad, May 14, 2026: A retrospective exhibition showcasing the works of renowned Pakistani artist and sculptor Akram Dost Baloch opened at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), highlighting the rich cultural heritage, identity and lived realities of Balochistan through contemporary visual expression, Organized by Nomad Gallery in collaboration with PNCA and curated by …

14th May, 2026, The Secretariat of the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) participated virtually as an Observer in the 7th General Assembly of the Islamic Organisation for Food Security (IOFS), hosted by the Republic of Kazakhstan under the theme “Food Security through Cooperation and Innovation.” The opening session …

4th May 2026. Supported by the Alliance of National and International Science Organizations for the Belt and Road Regions (ANSO), 11th Term of ANSO-BIDI School, an 8-week long online training program, commenced today in collaboration with Centre for Environmental Economics, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CEE-UCAS), and members of the ANSO Belt & Road …

On 4th May 2026, the Honourable Wafaqi Ombudsman of Pakistan, Mr. Naveed Kamran Baloch, called on the Executive Director COMSATS, Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, at the COMSATS Secretariat to discuss avenues for strengthening institutional collaboration and leveraging science, technology, and innovation (STI) to enhance public service delivery and promote sustainable development. Welcoming the distinguished …

On 30 April 2026, COMSATS held a meeting with representatives of Oxford Policy Management (OPM), Pakistan, to explore potential avenues for collaboration in addressing shared development challenges in common member countries, particularly Pakistan. The meeting was attended by Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, Executive Director of COMSATS; Mr. Abdur Rauf Khan, Country Director, OPM Pakistan; …

The COMSATS Nano Tech Lab (NTL), an ISO-9001 certified facility, successfully conducted its first online training course on “Failure Analysis of Engineering Material & Structure.” The four-day course, held from March 30 to April 02 2026, was a landmark initiative to build critical technical capacity within the COMSATS Member States. 49 professionals and researchers from …

February 23, 2026. The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) and SANSO Group of Industries/SANSO Technologies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) combined with Mutual Nondisclosure Agreement for knowledge and technology sharing, as well as equipment and solution providing. The MoU shall pave way for collaboration in EV, TeleHealth, …

The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), marked the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS) 2026 on 11 February, reaffirming its longstanding commitment to fostering gender equity, scientific excellence, and inclusive leadership across its Member States. Aligned with this year’s global theme, “From Vision to Impact: …

The 12th Meeting of the Governing Board (GB) of the Alliance of National and International Science Organizations for the Belt and Road Regions (ANSO) was held online on 5 February 2026. The Executive Director COMSATS, Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, participated in the meeting in his capacity as a Member of the ANSO Governing Board. …

On 4th February 2026, the High Commissioner of Kenya to Pakistan, H.E. Ambassador Lt. Gen. (R) Peter M. Njiru, MGH, visited the COMSATS Secretariat. He was received by the Executive Director COMSATS, Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria. The meeting focused on exploring pathways for cooperation in the areas of mutual interest. The Executive Director highlighted …