Abbreviation | NASTP |
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Formation | 4 August 2023 |
Founder | Pakistan Air Force |
Founded at | Pakistan Air Force Nur Khan Base, Rawalpindi |
Type | Aerospace Industry Cluster |
Headquarters | Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Attock |
Region served | Pakistan |
Key people | Shehbaz Sharif (Prime Minister of Pakistan), Zaheer Ahmed Baber (Chief of the Air Staff) |
Website | nastp |
The National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP) is an undertaking within Aviation City Pakistan led by the Pakistan Air Force. Its primary objective is to enhance the nation's capabilities in the Aerospace Industry by establishing clusters and innovation hubs throughout the country. NASTP aims to create an ecosystem that fosters design, research, development, and innovation, including aviation, space, IT, and cyber sectors. [1] [2]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the Park at the Pakistan Air Force's Base Nur Khan in Rawalpindi on 4 August 2023. [3] [4]
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) established its inaugural office within the park. TAI was the first Turkish defense company to set up an office in Pakistan's inaugural technopark. [5] Another Turkish company, Baykar, also opened its office in NASTP. [6]
NASTP established regional headquarters in key areas across Pakistan, including Rawalpindi for the Federal region, Lahore for the Punjab province, and Karachi for the South region. Additionally, the flagship Aerospace Cluster of Pakistan is situated in Kamra/Attock. [1]
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