Centre for Aerospace &
Security Studies

Welcome to Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS), which is an addition to a score of think tanks in Islamabad region. This has been established to inform the public and influence policy-makers on issues related to aerospace, which would be our niche. Additionally national security remains our important concern. Like any other think tank, our effort would be to give our unique perspective on the two key areas alluded to earlier. Pakistan has huge potential to exploit space and aviation for national interest. It demands well-researched ideas and recommendations which can aid the government in prioritizing legislation to enable the exploitation of airspace for making its rightful contribution to national economic growth. Our projects are not always launched based on cost-benefit analyses or rigorous feasibility studies. Since, aviation activities and infrastructure creation entail multi-billion dollar investment, their launching has to be preceded by indepth analyses, which should include environmental impact assessments. Our effort would be to make policy suggestions which make our security assured, cost-effective and self-reliant. We seek from, and offer to, our peer organizations, co-operation in this endeavor. We aim to involve, academia, industry, business houses and defense services to make their due contribution to the national effort in a structured and interactive manner. Above all, we would need government support at every level to initiate requisite legislation and follow-up action to see the projects through to fruition. Pakistan Payindabad!