Pakistan, July 11 -- Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Friday held a series of high-level meetings with NASA officials and representatives of leading US aerospace companies to explore cooperation in space science, education, research and technology.

During the meetings, the two sides discussed advancing Pakistan's long-term space vision, promoting scientific research and innovation, and creating opportunities for young Pakistanis to receive world-class education, training and research exposure in the fields of science and technology, a news release said.

The minister said the government was working on a national space education programme to foster scientific curiosity, research a...