National Engineering and Scientific Commission (NESCOM) is a civilian controlled Pakistani scientific and research organization carrying out research in many engineering and scientific areas including information technology, fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and chemical engineering, with specialities in the design and production of the defence systems for the Pakistan Armed Forces.
NESCOM is one of the largest and well known research organization in Pakistan. Under the leadership of noted nuclear scientist, Irfan Barney SI, HI, NESCOM has emerged as a respected and well-known organization in other countries as well. Today, NESCOM has about 16,000 employees. Some of these scientists and engineers hold Ph.D. degrees earned from reputed foreign universities. NESCOM also has a hospital for its employees and their families and is regarded as among the best in the country.
In 2007 it was reported that NESCOM had exported products worth approximately $40 million annually to various countries in the Middle East, South East Asia and Africa. According to then Chairman Samar Mubarakmand, NESCOM had developed various weapon systems, communication systems and electronic counter-measures systems for the Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Navy.
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