Mustafa (Pbuh) Prize Most Important Scientific Perspective of Islamic World

The coordinator of Standing Committee for Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) Iqbal Choudhary termed the launching of Mustafa (peace be upon him) Prize the most significant in STI landscape of the Muslim world, and said that it has now earned global trust and recognition.

According to Pakistani media, Choudhary has emphasized the Muslim world to invest in youth for socioeconomic development.

He said that we can together change the world by bringing global science, innovation, and education to every corner.

We live in a world which is defined by knowledge and its application.

He quoted Pakistani Nobel Laureate Prof. Abdus Salam, as saying “the developing countries differ from developed countries not only because they have less wealth and capital but because they have less knowledge”.

He termed the launching of Mustafa (peace be upon him) Prize the most significant in STI landscape of the Muslim world, and said that it has now earned global trust and recognition.

OIC is the second largest group of countries after the United Nations, he said.

Over 50% population in OIC region is below the age of 25 years, he stated.

He said that this tremendous pool of vigor and creativity requires adequate and relevant education.

He informed that COMSTECH has initiated many programs to promote STI capacity of youth through inter-Islamic cooperation.