Report by Engineering Post
During the outgoing financial year 2025-26, the Ministry of Science and Technology has been working aligning its focus with the Federal Government’s Science and Technology (S&T) manifesto which included areas such as Research and Development commercialization, Human Resources Development, science promotion, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) facilitation, oceanography, herbal medicines, quality assurance, medical devices, renewable energy, electronics, and agriculture.
Key initiatives which were undertaken by the Ministry during the outgoing financial year with varying achievements were briefly mentioned below:
Under a bilateral agreement with China, a joint venture was in the process of implementation for the construction of a ground station for marine remote sensing at Ghora Bari in district Thatta. The Chinese side was providing US$ 5.00 million share for the project which was a step forward toward the achievement of the target under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 14.
Technology Development in Areas of Semiconductor Technology, Electric Vehicles, and industrial engineering. The objective was to develop semiconductor chip design to tape-out technology, which hopefully will prove to be a baseline for electronics manufacturing in the country. Design and modelling of electric vehicles (EVs) and conversion of local cars to EVs. Automation solution for the local industry.
Provision of the Research Grants for addressing the mega -national issues and promoting world-class research through the Competitive Research Programme.
Funding for Product -oriented Research//Utilization of Research Results for various Research and Development (R&D) organizations and universities through the Research Support Programme.
Promotion of more R & D in Natural Sciences with special emphasis on issues of national importance, especially agriculture, energy, water , and food security.
In line with the federal government’s manifesto regarding strengthening of SMEs, awareness among SMEs for the adoption of certification systems for helping in improving their performances and productivity was being continued under the Certification Incentive Programme..
Establishment of 3-D printing technology for catering to the local manufacturing needs.
For overcoming the energy crisis in the country and minimizing the energy divide between the developed and less-developed rural areas of the country through high-tech, low cost and sustainable energy solutions with renewable resources. Moreover , a Testing Facility was also in the process of being established in collaboration with Korea.
Up gradation of PCSIR Quetta for helping in accrediting laboratory services, building capacity for scientists and engineers, and integrating solar energy for sustainable laboratory operations. The initiative aimed at strengthening industrial support and improving compliance.
