Pakistan Council for Science and Technology

Pakistan Council for Science and Technology (PCST) is an advisory council which is mandated to advise the federal Government of Pakistan on the development of Science and Technology. PCST plays main role in policy making, planning, implementation and in carrying out policy studies of science and technology. PCST also act as the secretariat of National Commission of Science and Technology (NCST), chaired by the Prime Minister of Pakistan. The Pakistan Council for Science and Technology Act, 2016 provided basis for formation of PCST.[1]

Pakistan Council for Science and Technology
Federal advisory council overview
JurisdictionGovernment of Pakistan
HeadquartersIslamabad
Minister responsible
Federal advisory council executives
  • Shibli Faraz, President
  • Nasim Nawaz, Vice President

Structure

President

Minister for Science and Technology[2]

Vice President

Secreretary, Science and Technology Division[2]

Members
  • Secretary, Planning and Development Division (or his nominee not below the rank of Additional Secretary)[2]
  • Secretary, Finance Division or his nominee not below the rank of Additional Secretary[2]
  • Executive Director Higher Educatron Commission[2]
  • Secretary of the Division controlling subject matter of education and training (or his nominee not below the rank of Additional Secretary)[2]
  • President, Pakistan Academy of Sciences (or his nominee)[2]
  • Chairman. Pakistan Engineering Council[2]
  • Chairman, Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research[2]
  • Chairman, Pakistan Science Foundation[2]
  • Representatives of provincial govemments (not below the rank of provincial secretary)[2]
  • Five eminent scientists from academia, one each from four provinces and federal capital to be nominated by the Board[2]
  • Two eminent industrialists to be nominated by the Federal Government[2]
  • President, Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Islamabad[2]
  • Dealing officer (not below the rank of Joint Secretary of the Division controlling the subject matter of science and technology)[2]
  • Two parliamentarians, one each fiom Senate and National Assembly. preferably with scientific knowledge and background[2]
  • Chairperson, Pakistan Council for Science and Technology[2]

References
  1. "The Pakistan Council for Science and Technology Act, 2016" (PDF). na.gov.pk. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
  2. "PCST composition". www.pcst.org.pk. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
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