Research Productivity Award (RPA)

Research Productivity Award (RPA) scheme is playing an important role in the promotion and internationalization of science in Pakistan. A committee, comprising of top productive scientists of Pakistan, has revisited and revised the scheme on May 15, 2013 in PCST.

Research Productivity Award (RPA)

A committee, comprising of top productive scientists of Pakistan, has revisited and revised the scheme on May 15, 2013 in PCST. The objective of the revision is to make RPA more effectual in improving the quality and quantum of international level research of Pakistani scientists.

Research Productivity Award (RPA)

Research Productivity Award (RPA) scheme is playing an important role in the promotion and internationalization of science in Pakistan. A committee, comprising of top productive scientists of Pakistan, has revisited and revised the scheme on May 15, 2013 in PCST.

Research Productivity Award (RPA)

A committee, comprising of top productive scientists of Pakistan, has revisited and revised the scheme on May 15, 2013 in PCST. The objective of the revision is to make RPA more effectual in improving the quality and quantum of international level research of Pakistani scientists.

Research Productivity Award (RPA)

Research Productivity Award (RPA) scheme is playing an important role in the promotion and internationalization of science in Pakistan. A committee, comprising of top productive scientists of Pakistan, has revisited and revised the scheme on May 15, 2013 in PCST.

Research Productivity Award (RPA)

A committee, comprising of top productive scientists of Pakistan, has revisited and revised the scheme on May 15, 2013 in PCST. The objective of the revision is to make RPA more effectual in improving the quality and quantum of international level research of Pakistani scientists.

National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2012

The recently approved NST&I Policy 2012 was launched in a high profile ceremony organized by Pakistan Council for Science & Technology in conjunction with the Ministry of Science & Technology on November 23, 2012 at Serena Hotel, Islamabad.

National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2012

The recently approved NST&I Policy 2012 was launched in a high profile ceremony organized by Pakistan Council for Science & Technology in conjunction with the Ministry of Science & Technology on November 23, 2012 at Serena Hotel, Islamabad.

National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2012

The recently approved NST&I Policy 2012 was launched in a high profile ceremony organized by Pakistan Council for Science & Technology in conjunction with the Ministry of Science & Technology on November 23, 2012 at Serena Hotel, Islamabad.

National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2012

The recently approved NST&I Policy 2012 was launched in a high profile ceremony organized by Pakistan Council for Science & Technology in conjunction with the Ministry of Science & Technology on November 23, 2012 at Serena Hotel, Islamabad.

Research Productivity Award Ceremony May, 2012

PCST hosted annual “Research Productivity Award” at Marriott Hotel, Islamabad to distribute certificates and cash awards to leading researchers....

Research Productivity Award Ceremony May, 2012

PCST hosted annual “Research Productivity Award” at Marriott Hotel, Islamabad to distribute certificates and cash awards to leading researchers....

International Conference on Climate Change

The conference intends to promote exchange of knowledge and expertise of scientific community dealing with the effects of climate change....

International Conference on Climate Change

The conference intends to promote exchange of knowledge and expertise of scientific community dealing with the effects of climate change....

International Conference on Climate Change

The conference intends to promote exchange of knowledge and expertise of scientific community dealing with the effects of climate change....

SAARC Workshop on "S&T Policies & Planning in SAARC Countries"

The aim of the workshop was to develop efficient linkages among SAARC nations in the area of S&T policies and planning.

SAARC Workshop on "S&T Policies & Planning in SAARC Countries"

The aim of the workshop was to develop efficient linkages among SAARC nations in the area of S&T policies and planning.

SAARC Workshop on "S&T Policies & Planning in SAARC Countries"

The aim of the workshop was to develop efficient linkages among SAARC nations in the area of S&T policies and planning.

SAARC Workshop on "S&T Policies & Planning in SAARC Countries"

The aim of the workshop was to develop efficient linkages among SAARC nations in the area of S&T policies and planning.

SAARC Workshop on "S&T Policies & Planning in SAARC Countries"

The aim of the workshop was to develop efficient linkages among SAARC nations in the area of S&T policies and planning.

SAARC Workshop on "S&T Policies & Planning in SAARC Countries"

The aim of the workshop was to develop efficient linkages among SAARC nations in the area of S&T policies and planning.

PCST and NUST sign MoU to setup Dope Testing Lab

Pakistan Council for Science and Technology (PCST) and National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) signed an MoU to establish a much needed National Analytical Lab for Substances of Abuse.

Pakistan Council for Science and Technology

PCST is responsible to advise the Government on S&T policies and plans and suggest measures for the promotion, development and application of science and technology in the country......

Pakistan Council for Science and Technology

PCST is responsible to advise the Government on S&T policies and plans and suggest measures for the promotion, development and application of science and technology in the country......

Pakistan Council for Science and Technology

PCST is responsible to advise the Government on S&T policies and plans and suggest measures for the promotion, development and application of science and technology in the country......

Journal of Science, Technology and Development

PCST is in the process of revising its journal titled "Science, Technology, and Development" and expanding its scope to encompass all areas of Science, Technology, Innovation and Public Policy.......

Research Productivity Award

Research Productivity Award granted for active scientists on the basis of their publications in international Journals and their performance, as evaluated empirically by Journal Impact Factors, Citations and Peer Review....

Productive Scientists of Pakistan

The need for qualitative and quantitative evaluation of scientific productivity is felt throughout the world, as regular evaluation of publicly funded research....

LAUNCHING CEREMONY OF NATIONAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION POLICY 2012, NOVEMBER 23, 2012

The recently approved “National Science, Technology And Innovation Policy 2012“ was launched in a high profile ceremony organized by Pakistan Council for Science & Technology in conjunction with the Ministry of Science & Technology on November 23, 2012 at Serena Hotel, Islamabad. Mir Changez Khan Jamali, Federal Minister for Science & Technology was the chief guest on the occasion. The well attended event attracted people from all walks of life. The august gathering was graced by a number of dignitaries including Federal and State Ministers, Parliamentarians, Federal and Provincial Secretaries, Heads of R&D organizations, VC's of universities, eminent scientists, representatives of foreign missions, international donors, representatives of private sector/ industry, Chamber of Commerce and others.

The chief guest showed satisfaction on the launch of the new ST & I policy. He lauded the efforts of PCST and MoST in this regard and showed high hopes for effective implementation of the policy. He highlighted that the new demand-driven and people centric ST&I policy reflects a milestone for development strategy of self-reliance and focuses on improving the quality of the common people by creating an industrial and economic environment. He stressed that the development of a country is strongly dependent on its S&T capacity and welcomed the fact that the highest premium is placed on the quality of human resources in the new ST&I policy.

Speaking on the occasion the Federal Secretary for Science & Technology said that the main objective of the ceremony was to create consciousness about the National ST&I policy among various stake holders. He highlighted principal aims and objectives of the policy under the broader areas of socio-economic development, human resource development, R&D infrastructure, promotion of ST&I in the society and S&T management system. The new policy envisages a paradigm shift, in which innovation is recognized as an integral part of S&T system, he added.

Chairperson PCST, Prof. Dr. Mudassir Asrar, while welcoming the guests stated that the ceremony was an inspiring initiative of Pakistan Council for Science and Technology in strengthening scientific and technological co-operation among the stakeholders. She assured that PCST will put in the best of its efforts and will take all the stakeholders on board in the process of policy implementation.

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Research Productivity Award (RPA).
A committee, comprising of top productive scientists of Pakistan, has revisited and revised the scheme on May 15, 2013 in PCST.
Gender Mainstreaming in Pakistan.
PROFORMA for Gender Mainstreaming in Pakistan.
National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2012.
Research Productivity Award Ceremony, 16 May 2012.
International Conference on Climate Change: Opportunities and Challenges, 9-11 May, 2012.
Workshop on:"Science & Technology Policies and Planning in SAARC Countries".