Special Discussion on World Science Day for Peace and Development

Guest Prof. Dr. Shahid Mahmood Baig, Chairman, Pakistan Science Foundation and Engr. Farid Bakhtiyar, Senior Research Officer, Pakistan Council for Science & Technology. Listen Here

First Industrial National Innovation Survey (FINIS) Launched in Pakistan (Read More.......)

Pakistan Council for Science and Technology (PCST); an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Science and Technology mandated to advice the government on science, technology and innovation policy issues, has launched the First Industrial National Innovation Survey (FINIS) in the country.

Functions


The functions of the Council are:

  • advise the Federal Government on all matters relating to the development of science and technolory in Pakistan;
  • undertake policy research, organize study groups or task forces, formulate policy proposals, monitoring and evaluation of science, technology and innovation policy for achieving targets for the overall development of science and technology in the country;
  • identify priority areas for research and development keeping in view futuristic developments of science and technology;
  • constitute expert committees in various disciplines for preparation of reports on policies and issues of national importance in respect of science and technology;
  • collect, update statistics and maintain database on science and technology potentials of the countly;
  • take measures for effective colloboration among academia, research and development organizations and industry for development of indigenous products or technologies;
  • evaluation of national research and development activities including outputs of individuals and institutions and to grant research productivity awards or incentives thereof;
  • promote collaboration among national and international organizations for capacity-building and other policy initiatives in the field of science and technology and to enter into memoranda of understanding, contracts etc., in accordance with the Rules of Business, 1973;
  • participate in national science and technology planning and development activities and providing advice on selection of projects;
  • act as Secretariat of the National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST); and
  • perform any other functions as may be assigned to it by the Federal Government.
News and Events
National R&D Statistics Survey, 2023 (Questionnaire)

37th International Khawarazmi Award (KIA) Call for Participation

Observance & Implementation of 2% Disbility Quota

Need Assessment of S&T Human Resources for Driving Innovation and Achieving Vision 2025 (N.A.H.R)......

PRODUCTS / TECHNOLOGIES Developed by the Organizations of Ministry of Science and Technology

STI Voice Newsletter

Science, Technology, Innovation,STI Voice, Volume 3, 2017 is now available for our readers. Click this link for further details and to download Newsletter.

Establishment of Pensioner's Cell at PCST

PCST has established Pensioner's Cell under the supervision of Dr. Muhammad Aslam Tahir, CRO (PCST) for dealing with issues of pension. Click here for further details.

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