Participation of PAS in “Science Academies of Asia Forum (SAAF) 2024” regarding “Advancement of Science and Technology in Asia”

Presidents of National Academies of Sciences in Asia attended the “Science Academies of Asia Forum (SAAF) 2024” organized by the Korean Academy of Science and Technology (KAST) on November 21, 2024. As a representative of President PAS, Prof. Dr. Aslam Baig, Sec. General PAS, actively attended the Forum and presented an overview of S&T activities in Asian Countries with special reference to the status of S&T-related activities and progress in Pakistan:

• Science & Technology in Asia
• R&D Investment
• Science & Technology in Pakistan
• STEM Policy in Pakistan
• Higher education role in Pakistan
• Agriculture land area Pakistan
• Agricultural Reforms in Pakistan

A Joint Declaration for the Advancement of Science and Technology in Asia was signed by the attendees during the meeting.