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Press Release: NESST Team Meets Vice-Chancellor QAU Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal to Discuss Future Collaboration
ByNESST August 4, 2026August 9, 2026

Islamabad, Pakistan – The Network for Security, Strategy and Technology (NESST) Institute team met with Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal, Vice-Chancellor of Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, for an engaging exchange on issues of mutual interest and potential areas of future collaboration. The discussion explored opportunities for strengthening engagement between academia and the policy community, particularly in the…

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News & Updates | Training | Women Peace and Security

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS | Women Shaping Security in the AI Era Fellowship
ByNESST July 31, 2026August 9, 2026

Are you an early- or mid-career woman based in Islamabad or Rawalpindi who wants to build a career in security, strategy, policy, or emerging technologies? NESST is delighted to announce applications for “Women Shaping Security in the AI Era Fellowship” – a pro bono fellowship-style capacity-building programme designed to identify, mentor, and equip the next…

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NESST Goes Global: Dr Anum A. Khan Addresses Military AI & Nuclear Risks at the UN
ByNESST June 29, 2026July 31, 2026

Introduction Dr Anum A. Khan, Executive Director of the Network for Security, Strategy and Technology (NESST) participated in the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) Informal Exchanges on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Military Domain and its Implications for International Peace and Security, held from 15 to 17 June 2026 in Geneva. The three-day…

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International Outreach | News & Updates | Women Peace and Security

Inside NESST’s Powerful Strategic Engagements Shaping Canberra Fellowship 2026
ByNESST May 5, 2026May 15, 2026

Dr. Anum A. Khan, Founder and Executive Director of the Network for Security, Strategy and Technology (NESST), participated in the Canberra Fellowships Program 2026, organized by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The program, held from 26 April to 2 May 2026 across Melbourne, Canberra, and Sydney, aimed to enhance mutual…

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News & Updates | Women Peace and Security

Dr Anum A. Khan participates in wreath-laying ceremony at Australian War Memorial
ByNESST April 28, 2026May 3, 2026

Dr Anum A. Khan participated in a formal wreath-laying ceremony at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, paying tribute to those who served in times of conflict. As part of the Last Post Ceremony, the service commemorated Cook Hilda Maud Stone, who served during the Second World War. The recounting of her story brought attention…

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News & Updates | Women Peace and Security

Dr Anum A. Khan Wins International and National Recognition at IAEA ICONS-2024
ByNESST May 20, 2024April 7, 2026

Dr Anum A Khan won the IAEA’s international photography competition for her compelling visual piece titled “A Promising Future for the World: Women in Nuclear Security.” Her photograph was lauded for its powerful depiction of the vital role women play in advancing nuclear security and shaping a secure, sustainable future. She also received a Letter…

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