On 17th June 2025, COMSATS organized an international webinar, “Towards Digital Transformation: Ensuring an Equitable and Inclusive Society”, to commemorate the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) 2025. The event was organized with support of the Ministry of Information Technology & Telecommunication (MoIT&T), Government of Pakistan; International Telecommunication Union (ITU); the Alliance of National …

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 …

As a continuation of the strategic deliberations undertaken during the 24th and 25th meetings of the COMSATS Coordinating Council—particularly those germane to the mandate of the COMSATS Centre for Climate and Sustainability (CCCS)—a virtual coordination meeting was organized on 2nd June 2025 by representatives of the CCCS Secretariat. The session was convened with the objective …

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 …

COMSATS is executing a digital skill training program for the domiciled youth of the Newly Merged Districts (NMDs) of Pakistan, under the Project “Merged Areas Digital Connect”. The training services are being provided by COMSATS under an agreement with the Science & Technology and Information Technology Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, signed on 29th …

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 …