Nuclear Diplomacy for Peace and Progress
📌 Pakistan’s Engagement with the IAEA Board of Governors on the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Technology
The Centre for International Strategic Studies, Azad Jammu & Kashmir (CISS AJK) successfully conducted a seminar on “Nuclear Diplomacy for Peace and Progress” on 06 October 2026, bringing together experts and scholars to examine Pakistan’s engagement with the IAEA Board of Governors and the role of peaceful nuclear technology in advancing development, energy security, healthcare, agriculture, and human well-being.
🎙️ Opening Remarks
Dr. Asma Shakir Khawaja, Executive Director, CISS AJK, set the context for the seminar by highlighting the significance of nuclear diplomacy, peaceful nuclear applications, and Pakistan’s engagement with international nuclear institutions.
🎙️ Moderator
Syeda Tahreem Bukhari, Associate Director (Research), CISS AJK, moderated the session, facilitating an insightful discussion on nuclear diplomacy, peaceful applications of nuclear technology, and Pakistan’s engagement with the IAEA.
🔹 Key Expert Perspectives
Engr. Mohammad Anwar Habib, HI
Former Chairman, PNRA
📍 The Mandate and Working of the IAEA Board of Governors: Pakistan’s Position on Nuclear Safety, Security and Peaceful Uses
Discussed the functioning of the IAEA Board of Governors, with particular emphasis on Pakistan’s perspectives on nuclear safety, security, and peaceful uses.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Rafique
Dean, Faculty of Sciences, AJK University
đź“Ť Nuclear Technology & SDGs
Highlighted the contribution of nuclear technology to sustainable development, including energy, healthcare, agriculture, science, and human development.
Mr. Waqar Ahmad Butt
Vice President, PNS; Former DG (IA&T); Former Minister Technical, Pakistan Embassy, Vienna, Austria
đź“Ť Nuclear Technology and Its Beneficial Uses
Explored peaceful nuclear applications in healthcare, agriculture, food security, industry, and environmental protection, emphasizing their role in socio-economic development.
Mr. G. R. Ather
Former DDG (International Affairs), PAEC
đź“Ť Nuclear Technology as a Pillar of Energy Security and Human Development
Examined the role of nuclear energy in strengthening long-term energy security, supporting economic growth, and advancing scientific and human development.
Dr. Shazia Fatima, PoP
Advisor (Member Science), PAEC; Former DG, NM&O
đź“Ť Nuclear Technology in the Health Sector
Discussed nuclear medicine, radioisotopes, medical imaging, cancer diagnosis and treatment, and the contribution of nuclear technology to improved healthcare outcomes.
✨ The seminar underscored the importance of constructive nuclear diplomacy and responsible utilization of nuclear technology as powerful tools for sustainable development, international cooperation, energy security, healthcare, and human progress.
