Naval Chief Inaugurates Pakistan Maritime Science & Technology Park
Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published September 25, 2020 | 08:07 PM
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi laid the foundation stone of Pakistan Maritime Science and Technology Park (PMSTP) and inaugurated Bahria School of Engineering & Applied Sciences (BSEAS) at Bahria University, Karachi
KARACHI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 25th Sep, 2020 ) :Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi laid the foundation stone of Pakistan Maritime Science and Technology Park (PMSTP) and inaugurated Bahria school of Engineering & Applied Sciences (BSEAS) at Bahria University, Karachi.
Upon arrival, Chief of the Naval Staff was received by Rector Bahria University, Vice Admiral (Retd) Kaleem Shaukat, said a news release on Friday.
The core objective of PMSTP project is to jump start national blue economy through promotion of maritime sciences, technologies and businesses.
PMSTP will act as a vibrant platform for academia, government, industry collaboration and to further facilitate start-ups, industries and entrepreneurs through policy support.
PMSTP will house various Research, Design and Development (RD&D) Centers, Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and various other multi-purpose structures.
A dedicated space will be created to generate & maintain maritime innovation eco-system.
A state-of-the-art Maritime Skills Development Center will also be established to train the youth in diverse maritime disciplines in order to enable them to benefit from boundless opportunities in the expanding maritime sector.
PMSTP will subsequently contribute in national GDP besides playing a critical role in mapping of national offshore riches.
The new setup of Bahria School of Engineering & Applied Sciences (BSEAS) is an integration of major Bahria University Departments comprising Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Software Engineering.
Establishment of BSEAS is another key step towards achieving excellence in research facilitating interdisciplinary education. BSEAS is a prominent endeavor to promote cross-disciplinary learning.
In pursuance to Naval Chief's vision, PMSTP and BSEAS are established as flagship projects of the year 2020 to provide qualitative and sustained educational opportunities.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
PITB HR Wing organizes Eid Milan celebration for children at PITB Day Care Cente ..
Cabinet briefed on progress of PIA privatization
Meeting held to streamline trade between Pak-Afghan , Central Asian Republics
SONY x TECNO - is this for real?
Progress of Aaghosh, Bunyad, Khud Mukhtar programs discussed
PTI to stage nationwide protests against alleged electoral frauds
Senate continues discussion on Presidential address to Joint Sitting of Parliame ..
Masood Khan calls for Pak-US cooperation for regional peace
Interior Minister starts Margalla Trail Patrol for security
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 26 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 26 April 2024
ICC Womens T20 World Cup Qualifier, Match 2: Ireland Women open with Comfortable ..
More Stories From Pakistan
-
Mohsin Naqvi visits Police Facilitation center, directs 24 hour service for citizens
5 minutes ago -
Citywide anti-encroachment campaign launched: Mayor Karachi
15 minutes ago -
Citizens demand action against professional beggars
15 minutes ago -
KP Open Shooting Gala concludes
15 minutes ago -
Seminar on dengue
15 minutes ago -
Kite seller held
15 minutes ago
-
SCCI for simplifying procedure to enhance arms, ammunition export
25 minutes ago -
Federal Ombudsman KP Office decides to extend awareness campaign to educational institutions
25 minutes ago -
Cabinet briefed on progress of PIA privatization
3 minutes ago -
Setting up modern GTS need of the hour: MD SSWMB
35 minutes ago -
Keamari police bust major gutka smuggling attempt
45 minutes ago -
Minister proposes plan to remove congestion on busy roads in big cities
45 minutes ago