Karachi – Exploring the Cosmos in Sindh: Minister for Tourism, Environment, and Climate Change Meets with Karachi Astronomers Society
Mr. Arshad Wali Muhammad, Minister for Tourism, Environment and Climate Change, Government of Sindh, invited members of the Karachi Astronomers Society (KAS) at the Ministry of Tourism Office on 24th August 2023.
Both parties explored collaborative opportunities and discussed the importance of preserving Sindh’s dark skies to plan stargazing events and educational programs with a mission to connect science, nature, and the community and encourage deeper appreciation for our planet’s fragile ecosystem through the wonders of the cosmos.
Speaking at the occasion, Honorable Minister Arshad Wali Muhammad said, “I am excited to embark on this journey with KAS to bring Sindh’s magnificent dark skies in the spotlight for our Astro-tourism enthusiasts. I am confident that our partnership with KAS will bridge the gap between our homeland and the cosmos.”
Expressing his honor to meet the Minister, Mehdi Hussain, President, Karachi Astronomers Society said that he looks forward to a long and fruitful partnership with the Government of Sindh with the aim to spark a sense of wonder and responsibility, encouraging the people of Pakistan to protect the beauty of the skies of Sindh for generations to come.
