ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology Zahid Hamid has said that Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) is committed to implement its manifesto in the field of Science and Technology.
This he said during his visit to the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) Islamabad Campus, said a press release.
He was accorded a very warm welcome by Rector NUST Engineer Muhammad Asghar upon his arrival.
A short briefing session was held in the seminar Hall of the NUST main office where the Federal Minister was briefed about the establishment, institutions, programs, research initiatives and future plans of NUST.
Zahid Hamid expressed keen interest in the Technology Incubation Center of NUST and commended the international stature NUST had acquired in a short span of time.
The Minister lauded the measures taken by NUST for the establishing of the first ever National Science and Technology Park in Pakistan (NSTP).
He was briefed that the University has taken concrete steps to materialize the Idea for the establishing of NSTP, through these Park the linkages among the academia, researchers and Industrial Sector will be strengthened.
He also appreciated the industry liaison and international linkages of the University. Later the Federal Minister had a brief visit of various schools and labs i.e., SEECS, SMME, ORIC, RCMS, ASAB and Center for International Peace and Stability. He appreciated the infrastructure and facilities provided by the University for its faculty and students.
Federal Secretary of Science and Technology Akhlaq Ahmad Tarar has also accompanied with the Minister in the visit.
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