‘Space tech to help social-economic uplift’
World Space Week’s two-day Space Family Fair, which concluded on Sunday, showcased the talent of the students in the field of space technology. PHOTOS: ATHAR KHAN/EXPRESS
Minister for IT and Telecommunication Dr Umar Saif on Sunday said Pakistan's space technology would play a critical role in confronting numerous challenges in the fields of climate change, resource monitoring, disaster management, and health and education mitigation.
Talking to a private news channel, Saif said Pakistan's space sector would devote its prominent position to supporting the national economy, enhancing the country's attractiveness for investments, and highlighting global skills and innovations in this field. "Minister also expressed confidence in Pakistan's capabilities and affirmed the nation's commitment to scaling new heights in space exploration."
He explained that the provision of timely and reliable information through satellite will also help in better decision-making.
The minister also underlined several development projects in which space technology played a vital role in saving cost of projects.
To a question, he said the strong developments of science and technologies and digital transformation globally have presented both opportunities and challenges to nations.