ISLAMABAD: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, undertook a momentous visit to the National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP), a groundbreaking project spearheaded by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF).
The purpose of this visit was to underscore the immense importance of this cutting-edge initiative and its potential to revolutionize the national landscape in the fields of aerospace, cyber, and computing.
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Upon his arrival at the National Aerospace Science and Technology Park, the distinguished guest received a warm welcome from Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force. The occasion was graced by the presence of Principal Staff Officers, as well as high-level civil and military officials.
During his visit, the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee was granted a firsthand look at the state-of-the-art infrastructure, research and development centers, and innovation hubs dedicated to emerging and disruptive technologies.
The Air Chief expounded on the park’s vision, which aims to establish itself as one of the world’s premier Aerospace, Cyber, and Computing clusters, fostering an environment conducive to cutting-edge design, research, and development. Addressing the gathering, the Chief of the Air Staff emphasized that the National Aerospace Science and Technology Park, under the patronage and support of the Government of Pakistan, has rapidly evolved through meticulous planning, dedicated efforts, and fruitful collaboration.
He extended his appreciation to General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, and General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, for their invaluable cooperation, collaboration, and personal commitment, which played a pivotal role in realizing the true potential of the NASTP concept.
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee hailed the National Aerospace Science and Technology Park as a project of profound national and strategic significance that promises to yield multi-dimensional benefits for the country. He stressed that the NASTP project is poised to catalyze technological progress and enhance the nation’s self-reliance.
General Sahir Shamshad Mirza commended the efforts of the Pakistan Air Force and its skilled personnel for achieving this remarkable milestone in record time. He also lauded the dynamic leadership of the Air Chief, whose unwavering determination and tireless efforts paved the way for the project’s completion at an unprecedented pace.
The National Aerospace Science and Technology Park is primed to serve as a nexus for collaboration between academia, industry, and the armed forces in the pursuit of technological advancements. Leveraging the expertise and resources of the Pakistan Air Force, the project aims to drive innovation, nurture talent, and facilitate the development of indigenous aerospace capabilities.
The visit of the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee to the National Aerospace Science and Technology Park marks a significant milestone in Pakistan’s quest for excellence in the aerospace, cyber, and computing domains.
It underscores the country’s unwavering commitment to harnessing cutting-edge technologies, fostering research and development, and positioning itself at the forefront of technological innovation.
