ISLAMABAD
\nThe International Conference on Applications of Space Science and Technology (ICAST\u20132025) concluded on Thursday at the Institute of Space Technology (IST), marking a historic milestone in Pakistan\u2019s scientific advancement and its commitment to international cooperation for peaceful uses of outer space.
\nThe closing ceremony was graced by Professor Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, who attended as the chief guest, underscoring the national importance and high-level government representation of the event.
\nHosted jointly by the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) and the Institute of Space Technology (IST), the three-day global conference was supported by the Inter-Islamic Network on Space Science and Technology (ISNET), the Asia Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO), the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the National Center of GIS and Space Applications (NCGSA).
\nScientists, researchers, students, policymakers, astronauts, and representatives of international organizations from more than 25 countries attended. With over 2,000 participants, 70+ international delegates, and 80+ scientific and thematic sessions, ICAST\u20132025 stood out as Pakistan\u2019s largest and most prominent international space science event to date.
\nCentred on the theme \u201cSpace for Sustainable Development,\u201d the conference featured high-level dialogue and knowledge exchange across a wide range of disciplines, including satellite technologies, astronomy and astrophysics, AI-driven geospatial applications, climate resilience, disaster management, space law, aeronautics and astronautics, and emerging space missions.
\nSpecial seminars, masterclasses, poster sessions, a technology exhibition, and the \u201cMeet the Astronauts Forum\u201d, featuring astronauts from T\u00fcrkiye, Mongolia, and the United States, offered unique learning and engagement opportunities for students, researchers, professionals, and space enthusiasts.
\nThe final day\u2019s highlight was the closing ceremony of ICAST\u20132025. Conference Secretary Prof. Dr. Nijam Abbas presented the official ICAST report, outlining the conference\u2019s achievements, extensive international participation, and the collective outcomes of the three-day event.
\nMr. Muhammad Yousaf Khan, Chairman SUPARCO, expressed gratitude to international delegates, speakers, researchers, and partner organizations, reiterating Pakistan\u2019s commitment to strengthening global cooperation for peaceful space applications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD The International Conference on Applications of Space Science and Technology (ICAST\u20132025) concluded on Thursday at the Institute of Space Technology (IST), marking a historic milestone in Pakistan\u2019s scientific advancement and its commitment to international cooperation for peaceful uses of outer space. The closing ceremony was graced by Professor Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister for Planning, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":515770,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-515746","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n