Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS)

COMSATS Strengthened Ties with Institutions in the Republic of Tunisia

COMSATS Strengthened Ties with Institutions in the Republic of Tunisia

A two-member delegation of COMSATS visited Tunisia representing COMSATS as one of the co-organizers of event, the International Workshop on “Agriculture, Food Security and Biotechnology: Role of ICTs”, held from 4th to 6th November 2019. The event was organized in collaboration with the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO), Inter Islamic Network on Information …

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COMSATS-ISESCO-INIT 5th International Conference on Agriculture, Food Security and Biotechnology: Role of ICTs successfully held in Monastir, Tunisia

COMSATS-ISESCO-INIT 5th International Conference on Agriculture, Food Security and Biotechnology: Role of ICTs successfully held in Monastir, Tunisia

COMSATS in collaboration with the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) and the Inter Islamic Network on Information Technology (INIT) organized the 5th COMSATS-ISESCO-INIT International Conference on ‘Agriculture, Biotechnology and Food Security: Role of ICTs’, in Monastir, Tunisia, from 4th to 6th November 2019. The Conference was held in conjunction with the International Thematic …

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COMSATS Participates in the Launch of the United Nations Global Sustainable Development Report 2019

COMSATS Participates in the Launch of the United Nations Global Sustainable Development Report 2019

On a special invitation from Dr. Eugene Owusu, Special Advisor to the President of Ghana on SDGs, COMSATS’ delegation comprising of Mr. Nisar Ahmad, Deputy Director (Systems) and Mr. Farhan Ansari, Senior Assistant Director (Programmes) participated in the launching ceremony of Global Sustainable Development Report 2019, entitled “The Future is Now: Science for Achieving Sustainable …

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Ambassador of Jordan to Pakistan Visits COMSATS Secretariat

Ambassador of Jordan to Pakistan Visits COMSATS Secretariat

The Ambassador of Jordan to Pakistan, H.E. Maj. Gen. (Retd) Ibrahim Yala Al Madani, along with Dr. Maen Khareasat, Deputy Head of Mission/Minister Plenipotentiary at the Embassy of Jordan in Islamabad, visited COMSATS Secretariat, on 22nd October 2019. The meeting, held in the presence of COMSATS’ officials, was aimed at deepening cooperation between COMSATS and …

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COMSATS Strengthens Cooperation with its Partner in France

COMSATS Strengthens Cooperation with its Partner in France

The Executive Director COMSATS, Dr. S. M. Junaid Zaidi, along with Mr. Tajammul Hussain, Advisor (Programmes), COMSATS Secretariat, visited UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, on 10th and 11th October 2019. The purpose of the visit was to reinforce the existing collaboration and breaking new grounds for joint work between the two organizations. A meeting with Dr. Shamila …

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Seminar on ‘Pakistan China Industrial Cooperation’ held at COMSATS

Seminar on ‘Pakistan China Industrial Cooperation’ held at COMSATS

A seminar on ‘Pakistan China Industrial Cooperation’ was organized by COMSATS and the Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPD) at COMSATS Secretariat, Islamabad, on 9th October 2019. The seminar had the participation of the diplomatic community, academicians and students. Ms. Pang Chunxue, Chargé d’Affaires, Embassy of China to Pakistan, graced the occasion as the …

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COMSATS Celebrates its Silver Jubilee

COMSATS Celebrates its Silver Jubilee

COMSATS celebrated its 25th Anniversary in a simple ceremony held at its Secretariat in Islamabad. Dr. Parvez Ahmed Butt, Founding Executive Director of COMSATS, graced the occasion with his presence as the Chief Guest. Also present during the ceremony were officials from COMSATS Secretariat, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) and COMSATS Internet Services (CIS).    Welcoming …

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COMSATS Enhances Cooperation with European Union

COMSATS Enhances Cooperation with European Union

Ms. Anne Marchal, Deputy Head of Mission, Delegation of the European Union to Pakistan was invited to COMSATS Secretariat in order to further explore potential opportunities of collaboration with the European Union (EU) in areas of mutual benefit. The meeting held on 3rd October 2019 was steered by the Executive Director COMSATS, Dr. S. M. …

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Executive Director COMSATS Met With the Ambassador of Hungary

Executive Director COMSATS Met With the Ambassador of Hungary

The Executive Director COMSATS, Dr. S. M. Junaid Zaidi, along with COMSATS’ officials met with His Excellency, Mr. Istvan Szaboi, Ambassador of Hungary to Pakistan, at the Embassy of Hungary, on 26th September 2019. Also present during the meeting was Mr. Tivadar Takes, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy. During the meeting, the two …

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COMSATS Telehealth (CTH) Participates in Workshop on Digital Health Strategy Organized by WHO

COMSATS Telehealth (CTH) Participates in Workshop on Digital Health Strategy Organized by WHO

Dr. Azeema Fareed, Principal Medical Officer at COMSATS Secretariat, participated as an invited speaker in the “National Stakeholder Workshop on Developing a National Digital Health Strategy”, held from 26th – 27th September 2019, in Islamabad. The Workshop was first of the series being held by the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with the Ministry …

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