What is PCST!

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. For seeking expert opinion and advice in different S&T areas the Council constitutes “Think Tanks / Expert Committees” as and when required.

PCST is also the Secretariat of the National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST), the apex decision-making body for S&T development, headed by the Prime Minister of the Country. PCST, in consultation with the federal ministries and provincial departments, major R&D organizations and universities, eminent scientists and technologists, and representatives of industrial sector, plans for civilian S&T and R&D activities in the country. These plans are reviewed by the Executive Committee of the National Commission for Science and Technology (ECNCST) before they are presented to NCST for approval.