Today, we laid the foundation of the creation of IRADA (Indigenous Research and Development Agency).

When Russia launched Sputnik in 1957, USA responded by creating DARPA which connected the Defense sector, Academia and industry in US to develop and commercialize cutting-edge technology important for both their national interests and economic growth.

This resulted in the invention and commercialisation of everyday technologies like the Internet, GPS, cryptography etc. Today, we laid the foundation of the creation of IRADA (Indigenous Research and Development Agency) which will connect the Defence sector, academia and industry in Pakistan.

NUST has very graciously agreed to host IRADA and provide the necessary ecosystem for its success. The Ministry of Science and Technology will fund and support IRADA as an independent entity which will include top brains of Pakistan in academia, defense and industry.

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