The writer is the former chairman of the HEC, and president of the Network of Academies of Science of OIC Countries (NASIC).
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Key to harnessing this global shift lies in building ecosystems where creativity, knowledge, and enterprise can flourish
In 2024 edition of CPI, Pakistan ranked 135th out of 180 countries, scoring 27 out of 100
Pakistan’s economy and food security hinge on the Indus system, which irrigates 90% of its cultivated land
Pakistan must first therefore undertake complete overhaul of its educational landscape
Foresight results are synthesised into national strategies, influencing research priorities, infrastructure development
Thanks to NGS technologies, same task can be accomplished in a matter of hours for less than $1,000
In India, first Indian Institute of Technology was established in Kharagpur in 1950
Pakistan’s R&D expenditure stands at 0.16% of GDP, far below India’s 0.8% and China’s 2.65%
Pakistan is well poised to meet opportunities that Artificial Intelligence will offer for developments in industries
Political instability has long plagued Pakistan, disrupting governance and economic planning
In agriculture, Pakistan moved up from 48th rank in year 2000 to an impressive ranking of 15th by year 2023
UN granted the extension of the territorial boundary of Pakistan in March 2015
Universities have a key role to play in the process of socio-economic development
Pakistan has never had democratically elected president, which is key feature of presidential democracy
Third Industrial Revolution brought in the digital age, triggered by the development of semiconductors
AI’s impact on scientific research is nothing short of revolutionary
There are numerous examples of how strong technocratic governments have transformed nations
Answer to our problems requires a radical change from our present policies
In another interesting development, seawater is beginning to be used for cultivating food crops
Many of these innovations are disrupting industrial sector and allowing major new players to emerge
Pakistan was ranked a lowly 48th in the world in the year 2000 in the field of agriculture
Artificial Intelligence and machine learning are revolutionizing numerous industries by automating tasks
Biotechnology involves the use of living organisms or their derivatives to create products and processes for specific uses
Efforts are alas now being made to fragment the HEC and hand over the pieces to the provinces
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These designated areas are often referred to as research and technology parks or science parks
