Islamabad, 3rd June 2025 — The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) and the National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) have formalized a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at strengthening regional collaboration in maritime sustainability, climate adaptation, and environmental stewardship. The MoU …

The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) and its Centre of Excellence, the COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Pakistan, held a Conference on ‘Modern Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): From Core Principles to AI-Driven Applications’ on May 29, 2025. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being), …

Islamabad, 27 May 2025 — In pursuit of fostering dynamic linkages between academia, research institutions, and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) convened a high-level international capacity-building workshop titled “Enhancing University–Business and R&D–SME Collaboration for Innovation and Growth.” The virtual event brought together …

7th May 2025, Islamabad – Pakistan: In a resounding affirmation of COMSATS’ enduring commitment to fostering regional resilience and technological foresight, His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, Executive Director of COMSATS, chaired a high-level seminar at the 2nd Pakistan Expo on Disaster Risk Reduction (PEDRR-2025). Convened under the aegis of the National Disaster Management …

In celebration of World Health Day 2025, themed “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” COMSATS Headquarters joined hands with ICESCO to organize an international panel discussion titled “Leveraging Technology for Better Outcomes in Maternal & Child Health”. on 29th April 2025. The event underscored COMSATS’ ongoing commitment to harnessing technology for equitable and improved healthcare, particularly for …

On April 25, 2025, the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) held a virtual meeting with the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) to initiate a strategic collaboration under the theme “Advancing Climate-Smart Agriculture through Science, Technology, and Innovation.” Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, Executive …

April 22, 2025 – Islamabad: Marking International Mother Earth Day, the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) reaffirmed its enduring commitment to ecological preservation and environmental responsibility. Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, Executive Director of COMSATS, led a symbolic tree plantation ceremony at the Secretariat, emphasizing the imperative of …

The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) had the distinct privilege of receiving a high-level delegation from the Islamic Republic of Iran at its Secretariat in Islamabad on 18th April 2025. The visit coincided with the presence of the Iranian delegation in Pakistan for the prestigious International Conference on …

The Executive Director of the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, participated as a Panelist in the International Conference on Science, Technology, and Innovation (ECONEX 2025), held under the auspices of the Economic Cooperation Organization Science Foundation (ECOSF), in collaboration with the Higher …

Islamabad, 16 April 2025 — The Secretariat of the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), Islamabad, received a distinguished delegation from Robert Gordon University (RGU), Aberdeen, Scotland, to explore avenues for strategic academic cooperation between the United Kingdom and COMSATS Member States. The visiting delegation, comprising senior faculty members …