Pakistan Opens National Aerospace Science & Technology Park @ Noor Khan Air Base Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi: 4 August, 2023 – Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated National Aerospace Science and Technology Park established at PAF Base Nurkhan, Rawalpindi today. On his arrival the Prime Minister was received by Air Chief Marshal, Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff. General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, Federal Ministers, and high level civil and military officials were also present at the occasion.

In his address, the Prime Minister of Pakistan termed National Aerospace Science and Technology Park as a project of national and strategic significance that would reap multi-dimensional benefits for the country. He further said that NASTP project would induce technological advancement and would make the country more self-reliant by providing a platform for the youth and our future generations.

The Chief Guest praised the efforts of Pakistan Air Force and its skilled personnel in achievement of this milestone in record time.

He further said, “NASTP is a highly promising project that will leverage collective wisdom and would contribute to kick-starting Pakistan’s economy to bring it on a fast track toward progression. The project is equipped with state-of-the-art design, innovation, research and development centres which would provide ample opportunities for foreign investment in the country.” The Prime Minister also lauded efforts of Pakistan Air Force, for completion of the project at an unprecedented pace.

It was highlighted that Aerospace Science and Technology Park under the patronage and support of SIFC will enable the Information Technology Sector as one of the key domains of the economic revival initiative. Chief of the Air Staff expressed his gratitude to General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of the Army Stafff for his cooperation, collaboration and personal involvement which enabled true manifestation of the idea behind NASTP.

NASTP would foster research, development and innovation in the fields of Aviation, Space, Cyber and Computing to ensure social, economic, technological and scientific dividends for Pakistan and its valuable partners. The project will serve as a milestone to boost the independent economy and would also flourish the unprecedented technological advancements in the country.