Islamabad: Federal Minister for Science & Technology, Dr Umar Saif, paid a visit to the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) on Thursday.
Flanked by the senior management of the university, Rector NUST Engr Javed Mahmood Bukhari greeted the esteemed guest on his arrival.
In a one-on-one meeting, the Rector apprised the minister of NUST’s national and global achievements, R&D initiatives and its efforts towards building the knowledge economy through a robust ecosystem based on research, innovation, entrepreneurship and commercialisation.
The minister praised NUST’s fast-paced growth drawing upon quality higher education and cutting-edge research in a myriad of fields. Later, the minister visited the National Science & Technology Park (NSTP), the country’s first academia-driven S&T Park, and NUST School of Interdisciplinary Engineering & Sciences (SINES). The minister emphasised the need for the industry, universities and the defence sector to strengthen liaison and collectively contribute to the development of national economy. He maintained that the main purpose of his visit to the university was to further streamline and formalise this partnership through the establishment of a new institution namely Indigenous Research & Development Agency (IRADA) at NUST.
He added that IRADA would provide a platform to all universities across Pakistan, enabling them to embark on projects that align with national interests, possess the potential for commercialisation, and contribute significantly to the country's economy. He expressed his gratitude to NUST for hosting IRADA and providing the necessary ecosystem for its success.
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