Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS)
October 04 2019 2019
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 …
October 03 2019 2019
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. …
September 26 2019 2019
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 …
September 26 2019 2019
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 …
September 25 2019 2019
The Executive Director COMSATS, Dr. S. M. Junaid Zaidi, accompanied by COMSATS’ officials, called upon H.E. Mr. Rolf Michael Hay Pereira Homboe, Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan, on 25th September 2019. During the meeting, the Honourable Ambassador was acquainted with COMSATS’ programmes and activities that are crucial for meeting the various aspects of sustainable development. …
September 25 2019 2019
A talk on “Denmark’s Role in the Promotion of Global Climate Sustainability Solutions” was arranged by COMSATS and the Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPD) at COMSATS Secretariat, Islamabad, on 25th September 2019. Delivered by H.E Mr. Rolf M. Hay Pereira Holmboe, Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan, the talk attracted members of the diplomatic …
September 24 2019 2019
COMSATS’ officials led by the Executive Director, Dr. S. M. Junaid Zaidi, paid a visit to the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Islamabad, H.E. Mr. Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi, on 24th September 2019. The meeting with the Honorable Ambassador was aimed at seeding cooperation with the UAE Federation to help further COMSATS’ …
September 20 2019 2019
A hi-tea was arranged in honor of the Ambassadors/High Commissioners and other members of the diplomatic community of COMSATS’ member countries on 20th September 2019, in Islamabad. The objective of the graceful gathering was to brief them about the forthcoming high-profile events of COMSATS to be held in Ghana in October 2019. The gathering comprised …
September 17 2019 2019
A consultative meeting on COMSATS’ upcoming “Accra Forum on S&T for Sustainable Development” and fourth General Meeting of the Commission, was arranged at the Secretariat of the Organization. The aim was to engage experts and scientists from academia, higher education and IT sector to share their experiences, views and thoughts to help rationalize plan of …
September 17 2019 2019
COMSATS’ Centre of Excellence in Pakistan, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), has entered into an Agreement with the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Italy, on 17th September 2019. The MoU was signed by Prof. Dr. Raheel Qamar, Rector of CUI, and Dr. Fernando Quevedo, Director of ICTP. Under the aegis of this MoU, first International …
