Science diplomacy: COMSATS designates science ambassadors
The commission held a roundtable on Thursday to launch its science diplomacy programme, said a press release
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The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) has designated five experts as science ambassadors to promote scientific research and knowledge in the country.
The commission held a roundtable on Thursday to launch its science diplomacy programme, said a press release.
“The need for science diplomacy is growing, in view of emerging challenges of environment, health and food security. It is therefore imperative for Pakistan to be abreast with current advances in the international scientific arena to make informed decisions,” said Ministry of Foreign Affairs Special Secretary Amjad Sial.
The ambassadors include Dr Arshad S Bhatti (for physics); Dr Athar Hussain (for climate change); Dr Raheel Qamar (for biotechnology); Dr Nasrullah Khan (for energy) and Dr M Sabieh Anwar (for engineering and technology). Dr IE Qureshi was conferred the title of “science ambassador emeritus” in the field of science diplomacy.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 27th, 2015.