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.

Advisory Functions


PCST, for seeking expert opinion and advice in different S&T areas, constitutes Think Tanks / Expert Committees as and when required. These Think Tanks / Expert Committees review the existing status of development in different S&T areas and suggest short, medium and long term measures for strengthening S&T effort and its applications for commercial benefits.

Objectives:

  • Act as think-tanks for the government
  • Conduct in-depth studies on urgent issues/matters, prepare state of the art reports, suggest measures for action by the government
  • Identify S&T programmes and R&D projects of high national importance for consideration by the government
  • Make assessment of current and future S&T needs in their respective areas/ fields and suggest plan of action for meeting these needs
  • Formulate recommendations/measures for integration of scientific and technological effort with the national development efforts
  • Advise the council on matters regarding agenda for the meeting of NCST
  • Review the on-going S&T programmes/project in the country

 


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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