Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman has announced that Pakistan will able to send astronauts into space with the collaboration of China within two years.
He was addressing as chief guest to the inauguration session of AirTech’17 conference, hosted by Air University, Islamabad.
AirTech’17 is Pakistan’s largest technical and scientific Olympiad, Airtech’17 being held at the Main Campus of Air University from 7th to 10th December.
On the occasion, Vice Chancellor of Air University AVM (r) Faaiz Amir and other speakers were also present.
Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, in his keynote address on Leadership, Education & Society Development, said that the purpose of education system must be to introduce latest technologies and contribute something positive for the betterment of society as a whole.
He also urged the importance of industry-academia cooperation. In this regard, he asked industry professionals to guide universities what kind of skills are needed.
No doubt, Pakistani students are talented, intelligent and hard-working but to achieve success in life goals, unconditional faith, firm commitment and tireless struggle are essential. He said.
The Air Chief emphasized that most important segment of an education system must be character building of students. He said that every fellow human-being deserves respect equally. “Without practicing good values, there is no purpose of any kind of success,” he said, while adding that a role model leader must have courage to take tough decisions at the time of crisis.
The Air Chief, answering a question, disclosed that Pakistan is currently working to manufacture next generation aircraft with the support of Chinese experts. In addition, China is also providing technical support to Pakistan for launching satellite program.
He further said that Pakistan is annually manufacturing 16 to 20 JF-17 aircraft which are much better than F-16 planes in performance. Talking about importance of national defence, he said that currently Pakistan is on right track to curb terrorism. The Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman emphasized that security, stability and prosperity are interlinked in the today’s world.
On the occasion, Vice Chancellor of Air University AVM (r) Faaiz Amir highlighted the key aspects of the AirTech’17 conference.
He said that AirTech’17 is designed to serve as a platform where a fair and competitive environment will be provided to young students to design, build & present technical solutions and perform innovative tasks in respective fields by utilizing their creative skills blended with the scientific academic knowledge and technical capabilities.
Various topics related to robotics, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies also came under-discussion. A large number of students, academia and industry professionals attended the AirTech’17 conference.
Kuch kam khud nhe karna. Ghulam nation
collaboration is a word. kabhi suna hy?
nakammy log khud kuch karna nhe or jo kar rhy hien un per fikry kasna..konsa country hy dunia mien jahan 100% home grown scientists hien? kisi aik ka name bata dien sahib.
Yup. Typical mindset of Pakistani awaam. Na khud kaam karna hai, na doosron ko karnay dena hai (does that ring a bell maybe??)
Wilayatai sahab lagta hy khud bhi bahir rah k kama rahy hain
Hahahahah
Good work Chief Marshal !
Space programme has nothing to do with Air Force. It’s be better if announced by head of missile programme. However main constraint is technology and funds.
Why is airforce involved in space program? Why is SUPRACO silent? Is militarisation of space on the cards?
yes SUPARCO should have announced this.
its air force not space force
Pakistan Army, airforce and navy is controlling every part of Pakistan. They took the credit of everything. Airforce has already hijacked Suparco .
We need Engineers and Scientific researchers at the top positions. At present FSc pass Army and Airforce officers are stealing the credit of Researchers and Engineers.
Our Politicians steal the ideas of ordinary people and army officers do the same with the research ideas.
The real credit is never given to those where the credit is due.
SUPARCO Engineers work hard and in the end FSc pass Airchief is getting all the credit. Why SUPARCO Researchers were not invited in the press conference to announce that?…..
Why Everyone is becoming a Shahbaz Sharif and stealing the work of others?.
Mulk main bijli nahi jana chaand par hai……….awam ko khaane ko nahi ayyashi karni hai ashrafia ko