ISLAMABAD, January 11: Federal Minister for Science and Technology Syed ShibliFaraz has said that the National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, which was approved on Tuesday, will serve as a catalyst for the socio-economic uplift of the country.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the National Electronics Technology Park here at the National Institute of Electronics (NIE), he said the policy would encourage import substitution and focus on boosting exports, leading the country towards self-reliance.
The minister said the National Electronics Technology Park would provide a platform to the researchers and students to practically implement their knowledge and develop products in the field of electronics. The National Electronics Technology Park will emerge as an important player in the economic growth of Pakistan, he added.
He said that his ministry was shifting its focus towards applied research from theoretical through strengthening its departments, especially the NIE. -TLTP
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