Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has inaugurated National Aerospace Science and Technology Park in Rawalpindi to promote research, development and innovation in the aviation, space, Information Technology and cyber domains.

Addressing the inaugural ceremony on Friday, he said this initiative will fit well in the scheme of Special Investment Facilitation Council for development of agriculture, aviation, science and technology sectors.

The Prime Minister said public and private sector, international companies, Ministry of Information Technology all have joined hands for the project.

He praised the efforts of Pakistan Air Force and its skilled personnel in achievement of this milestone in record time.

He further said NASTP is a highly promising project that will leverage collective wisdom and would contribute to kick-starting Pakistan's economy to bring it on a fast track toward progression.

The project is equipped with state-of-the-art design, innovation, research and development centres which would provide ample opportunities for foreign investment in the country.

The Prime Minister also lauded efforts of Pakistan Air Force, for completion of the project at an unprecedented pace.

Federal Ministers, Services chiefs and senior civil and military officials attended the event.

Source: Radio Pakistan