Past Events

Description:

COMSTECH and Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital Pakistan in collaboration with Al-Nur Foundation Somalia, and Benadir University Somalia, are organizing a free cataract eye surgery camp in Mogadishu, Somalia, from March 1st to March 10th, 2024.

The goal of this initiative is to eliminate avoidable blindness by providing free cataract surgeries to those in need. The camp will be held at Dalmar Specialized and Teaching Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia.

For any information, please contact:

Dr. Abdur Rashid
Consultant (Health Initiatives)
Whatsapp:009223215255442
Email:rashid.consultant@comstech.org

For more details, visit : https://bioconference.kaznu.kz/en

Ambassador Mussinov was a seasoned diplomat and a great personality, who served the Ummah from the platforms of the OIC as the Assistant Secretary General (S&T), and the Director General of IOFS.

On behalf of COMSTECH, as well as myself, I express our deepest condolences.  May the Almighty Allah (SWT) grant solace to his family, friends, and colleagues, and bless the departed soul with eternal peace in paradise.

Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, Mustafa (PBUH) Prize Laureate, H.I., S.I., T.I.

Coordinator General, COMSTECH

COMSTECH Public Lecture

Recent Research and Development in Zoonotic diseases and DNA vaccines; Bridging Health and innovation

Venue: 3^rd Floor, COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad

26^th February 2024

Tentative Program: Click Here

Registration Link: Click Here

Free Cataract Eye Camp in Ali Pur, remote area in Muzaffargarh, Punjab, Pakistan, organized through a collaboration between COMSTECH and LRBT, embodies the vision of COMSTECH to prioritize healthcare accessibility and community welfare. Scheduled for February 24, 2024, this campaign funded by COMSTECH is poised to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals in need. By offering free medical consultations, medications, eyeglasses, and surgeries to address cataract-related issues, the camp aims to alleviate the burden of visual impairment and improve the overall quality of life for participants. This initiative underscores the collective effort of COMSTECH and LRBT to fulfill their commitment to serving communities, particularly those underserved or marginalized, by providing essential healthcare services that empower individuals to lead healthier and more productive lives. Through such collaborative endeavors, COMSTECH continues to demonstrate its dedication to advancing healthcare accessibility and making a tangible difference in the lives of people across Pakistan.

Date: January 18, 2024
Time: 10:00-11:00 Am PkT
Venue: COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad.

Brief:

In the rapidly evolving landscape of innovation, we find ourselves on the cusp of a new era driven by groundbreaking technologies that have the potential to revolutionize every aspect of our daily lives. Some of these game changing technologies include Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Metaverse, Quantum Computing, Robotics and Automation, Drones. In addition, CRISPR and Biotechnology, and Renewable, Storage and Directed Energy Applications among others.

This talk will take you on an interesting tour of game changing technologies that will change the future of mankind.

Speaker: (Profile of Speaker click here)

Prof. Dr. Javaid Laghari T.I.

Former Chairman, Higher Education Commission, Pakistan.

Former Senator, Government of Pakistan.

Former Acting Coordinator General, COMSTECH.

President of the Forum for Dialogue and Diplomacy, Houston, TX.

Registration:

1. For Physical Participation (Islamabad and Rawalpindi only): Click Here
2. For Virtual Participation: Click Here
3. Read instructions in the application form carefully and submit a properly filled form.
4. Selected candidates will be notified through email; hence, applicants are required to check their emails regularly.
5. E-certificates will be issued for complete participation.

Lecture Coordinator:

M. Haseeb Ahmad
Program Officer
COMSTECH
Haseeb.ahmad@comstech.org

Nigeria

Course title:         Phyto-biotechnology applications in Climate Change Mitigation

Date:                      25–28 February 2024

Location:               Abuja

Organiser:            Kenneth Yongabi (Claretian University of Nigeria, Owerri, Imo State)

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION AND FURTHER DETAILS

Malaysia

Course title:         Pathway Construction and Network Analysis Towards New Knowledge Discovery

Date:                      20–22 August 2024

Location:               Bandar Baru Bangi

Organiser:            Sarahani Harun (Institute of Systems Biology – INBIOSIS, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Selangor)

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION AND FURTHER DETAILS

Date: 22-23 January, 2024

Science communication plays a pivotal role in fostering public understanding, engagement, and collaboration in the realm of science and technology. In OIC Member States, nations are aspiring to establish their self as a knowledge-based economies and regional leaders in science, technology, and innovation, Science Communication is an evolving field with immense potential. Various institutions and organizations are actively contributing to the development of science communication in the country, yet challenges such as low public awareness, scientific literacy, and critical thinking persist.

This two–day joint training workshop aims to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively communicate scientific concepts in agriculture and apply science diplomacy principles for international collaboration in the field. The schedule incorporates a mix of theoretical sessions, practical exercises, and interactive activities to enhance participant engagement and learning.

Outcomes

• The participants and students will comprehend how scientific knowledge is organized, used and disseminated in relation to historical science communication practices.
• Participants will learn specifics- on how to prepare a manuscript, communicate, with media platforms and editorial staff
• Part,icipant will learn how to convey expert knowledge to the audience and non- experts
• The role of science and scientists in local, national and international communities will be analyzed and critically evaluated.
• During oral presentation, discussion participants will apply the knowledge they learned to think clearly and effectively.

Who should Attend:

Scientists and students conducting research in agriculture. The journalists, media (electronic, print and social), and public relations experts working at universities, NGOs, NPOs and are interested in knowing more how to communicate decision makers and public about the technology to encourage science-based policies

Patron in Chief:

Prof. Dr. Iqbal Choudhry, Mustafa(PBUH)prize Laureate, HI, SI, TI, Coordinator General of OIC COMSTECH

Patron

Dr. Fatah Marri, VC Sindh Agriculture University

Focal Persons:

Dr. Syed Javaid Khurshid, Consultant Science Communication & Diplomacy OIC COMSTECH

Dr. Ismail Kumbhar, Director University Advancement, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam. 

For Participation/Registration

mikumbhar2000@yahoo.com

sjavaidk@comstech.org

Day 1: Science Communication in Agriculture

Day 2: Science Diplomacy in Agriculture

Prof. Dr. Zahid Halim,
COMSTECH Distinguished Scholar
Dean and Professor
Faculty of Computer Sciences and Engineering,
Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI),
Topi, Pakistan

Venue: Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU)

Date: January 15-18, 2024

Time: 9:30-3:30 Uganda Time

Profile of Speaker: Click Here

Registration:

For Physical Participation Please Email: Dr. Umar Yahya (umar.yahya@iuiu.ac.ug)

Note: Physical Participation is open for participants from Uganda. The participants will need to arrange their own travel and local hospitality.

For virtual Participation: Click here

Workshop Coordinators:

1. Dr. Umar Yahya, Senior Lecturer of Computer Science & Head of MARL, IUIU (umar.yahya@iuiu.ac.ug)
2. Mr. Haseeb Ahmad, Program Officer, COMSTECH (haseeb.ahmad@comstech.org)