Times of Islamabad

First ever Science and Technology Park in the history of Pakistan being launched by PTI government

First ever Science and Technology Park in the history of Pakistan being launched by PTI government

ISLAMABAD -First ever Science and Technology Park in the history ofPakistan being launched by PTI government on December 9.

The National University of Science & Technology (NUST) is all set tounveil Pakistan’s first Science & Technology Park next week.

In a glittering ceremony, Prime Minister Imran Khan will inaugurate theNational Science & Technology Park (NSTP) on December 9, an officialstatement said.

An initiative of NUST and in line with the vision of our #PrimeMinister,the National Science & Technology Park is here to play its role instrengthening the national economy. It all starts on the 9th of December,2019.

Hailed as the country’s largest innovation and research ecosystem, NSTP islocated in H-12 Sector of the federal capital, Islamabad – in the vicinityof NUST.

The high-tech IT Park houses more than 40 companies, including start-ups,Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and tech giants, and is still acceptingapplications.

According to the NUST statement, the project will serve as a launchpad forthe country’s leading researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs.

It will be the most attractive location in the country to bring yourresearch, development, and innovation endeavors.*About NSTP*

NSTP – a flagship project of NUST – is Pakistan’s first university-hostedIT Park where genius minds will get to meet multinational companies todiscover, ideate, create, and collaborate for ground-breaking innovations.The project will serve as a bridge between academia and the industry andwill strengthen the country’s digital economy.