AVM Retd Asad Ikram

AVM Asad Ikram (Retd) is an alumnus of Purdue University and a fellow of the Royal Aerospace Society. He has been Comdt CAE and founding DG Aviation Research Innovation & Development. Post retirement, he set up the National Incubation Centre for Aerospace Technologies (NICAT). He presently serves as DG Innovation NRTC.

Pathfinder School of Excellence:

In a rapidly changing global economy, where technological advancements reshape industries and redefine job roles, the urgency to equip the next generation with the right skills has never been more pronounced. Enter the Pathfinder Center for Innovation, Technological Advancement, Digital Entrepreneurs and Leadership (CITADEL) — a groundbreaking initiative in Pakistan that aspires to bridge the…

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Pathfinder Center for Excellence, Innovation and Leadership

In a rapidly evolving global economy, where technology is constantly reshaping industries and redefining career paths, the urgency to equip Pakistan’s youth with relevant, future-proof skills has never been greater. Every year, two million young people enter the job market, yet Pakistan faces a troubling paradox: nearly 1.5 million graduates remain unemployed, signaling a deep…

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The Strategic Importance of The Electromagnetic Spectrum for National Security

Introduction The electromagnetic (EM) spectrum is an invisible yet indispensable domain that underpins the modern world’s infrastructure, including communication, navigation, defense, energy, and healthcare systems. As technology advances, the role of the EM spectrum in national security and societal well-being becomes increasingly significant. From military operations to emergency response, and from economic activity to civilian…

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