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

CIIT Signs an MoU with NCP

CIIT Signs an MoU with NCP

The COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT) has signed an MoU with the National Centre for Physics (NCP), Pakistan, on 4th June 2010, to boost research and technical cooperation in the areas of basic and applied Physics. The ceremony was held at the Chak Shahzad Campus of CIIT, in Islamabad. The Rector CIIT and the …

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COMSATS and JBHT to Collaborate for Tele-health Services in Skardu

COMSATS and JBHT to Collaborate for Tele-health Services in Skardu

The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, on Friday 28th May 2010, with Jabir Bin Hayyan Trust (JBHT), Islamabad, to provide tele-health services in Skardu city and other areas where the latter maintains its presence through medical examination facilities. The agreement was signed …

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The Academy of Sciences for the Developing World Hosts the 13th Coordinating Council meeting of COMSATS

The Academy of Sciences for the Developing World Hosts the 13th Coordinating Council meeting of COMSATS

[ Introductory Remarks by E.D. COMSATS ] [ Communiqué of the Meeting ] [ Resolution ] [ Presentations of CoEs ] [ Picture Gallery ] The 13th Coordinating Council meeting of the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) was held on 12th & 13th May 2010 in the Italian city of Trieste, under the chairmanship of Executive Director, Academy of …

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CIIT Launches the Centennial Chapter of MobileMonday in Pakistan

CIIT Launches the Centennial Chapter of MobileMonday in Pakistan

The centennial chapter of MobileMonday Global (MoMo) was launched in Islamabad, Pakistan on April 19, 2010. The chapter will be housed at the Centre for Advanced Studies and Telecommunication (CAST) of COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT). Based in Helsinki, Finland, MoMo is an open networking organization for mobile industry professionals fostering cooperation and cross-border business …

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COMSATS Strengthens its S&T Cooperation with China

COMSATS Strengthens its S&T Cooperation with China

Executive Director of the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), Dr. Imtinan Elahi Qureshi, visited People’s Republic of China from 22nd to 26th March 2010. Matters related to stronger participation of Centres of Excellence in COMSATS’ sponsored scientific activities in different Member States was the main agenda. The preparations …

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Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Visits COMSATS Secretariat

Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Visits COMSATS Secretariat

On invitation of the Executive Director COMSATS, Dr. Imtinan Elahi Qureshi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan, H. E. Mr. Masha’allah Shakeri paid a visit to COMSATS Secretariat on January 26, 2010. The invitation had been extended to apprise the Ambassador about the engagements of Dr. Qureshi during his visit to Iran, …

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COMSATS Strengthens Scientific Cooperation with Iran and Jordan

COMSATS Strengthens Scientific Cooperation with Iran and Jordan

The Executive Director of the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), Dr. Imtinan Elahi Qureshi, visited two of the COMSATS’ member countries, Iran and Jordan, during February 5-11, 2010. Matters related to stronger participation of Centres of Excellence in COMSATS’ sponsored scientific activities in different Member States was the …

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Executive Director COMSATS Visits Syria and Egypt

Executive Director COMSATS Visits Syria and Egypt

The Executive Director of the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South, Dr. Imtinan Elahi Qureshi, visited two of the COMSATS member countries, Syria and Egypt, during January 10 – 16, 2010. The visit was made in connection with the recommendations of the 12th COMSATS Coordinating Council Meeting held in Nigeria …

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Executive Director of COMSATS Visits its Partners in Karachi

Executive Director of COMSATS Visits its Partners in Karachi

Executive Director and Director General of (I.A) visited COMSATS’ Centre of Excellence in Karachi, the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), to see the latest research facilities in the Center and to discuss the available opportunities for training that can be utilized by scientists in Member States. On this occasion an MoU was signed …

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Memorandum of Understanding between COMSATS and SDPI

Memorandum of Understanding between COMSATS and SDPI

The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) and the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Based on the common interests and focus on sustainable development, the agreement aims at strengthening institutional networking, enhancing organizational capacities and extending out-reach. Dr. Imtinan Elahi Qureshi, Executive …

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