National Aerospace Science & Technology Park

The National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP) is an undertaking within Aviation City Pakistan led by the Pakistan Air Force. Its primary objective is to enhance the nation's capabilities in the Aerospace Industry by establishing clusters and innovation hubs throughout the country. NASTP aims to create an ecosystem that fosters design, research, development, and innovation, including aviation, space, IT, and cyber sectors.[1][2]

National Aerospace Science and Technology Park
AbbreviationNASTP
Formation4 August 2023
FounderPakistan Air Force
Founded atPakistan Air Force Nur Khan Base, Rawalpindi
TypeAerospace Industry Cluster
HeadquartersRawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Attock
Region served
Pakistan
Key people
Shehbaz Sharif (Prime Minister of Pakistan), Zaheer Ahmed Baber (Chief of the Air Staff)
Websitenastp.gov.pk

History

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the Park at the Pakistan Air Force's Base Nur Khan in Rawalpindi on 4 August 2023.[3][4]

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) established its inaugural office within the park. TAI was the first Turkish defense company to set up an office in Pakistan's inaugural technopark.[5] Another Turkish company, Baykar, also opened its office in NASTP. [6]

Headquarters

NASTP established regional headquarters in key areas across Pakistan, including Rawalpindi for the Federal region, Lahore for the Punjab province, and Karachi for the South region. Additionally, the flagship Aerospace Cluster of Pakistan is situated in Kamra/Attock.[1]

References
  1. "National Science & Technology Park". NASTP. Retrieved 2023-08-06.
  2. "Jobs in Pakistan - BrightSpyre.com". Brightspyre Jobs.
  3. "PM Shehbaz inaugurates National Aerospace Science and Technology Park for technological advancement". Thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-08-06.
  4. Desk, Web (August 4, 2023). "PM Shehbaz inaugurates Aerospace Science & Technology Park". ARY NEWS.
  5. "Another Leading Defense Aerospace Company Opens its First Office in Pakistan".
  6. Aslam, Umair (2023-08-05). "Baykar Opens Office in Pakistan's National Aerospace Science & Technology Park (NASTP)". Global Defense Insight. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
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