Pakistan Science Foundation

Pakistan Science Foundation
پاکستان موَسسہَ سائنس
Agency overview
Formed1973; 51 years ago (1973)
JurisdictionPakistan
HeadquartersIslamabad, Pakistan
Agency executive
  • Prof. Dr. Shahid Mehmood Baig S.I., H.I., 'FPAS, Chairperson
Websitewww.psf.gov.pk

The Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) (Urdu: پاکستان موَسسہَ سائنس) is an institution under the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Government of Pakistan. It funds scientific studies, research and development. The Pakistan Science Foundation also operates and administrates the Pakistan Museum of Natural History, and the Pakistan Scientific and Technological Information Center.[1] It was formed in 1973 through an Act passed by the Parliament of Pakistan.[2] As of December 2020, the Chairperson of the PSF is Prof. Dr. Shahid Mahmood Baig Hilal-i-Imtiaz, Sitar-e-Imtiaz.[3]

  1. ^ "Pakistan Science Foundation". Retrieved 2015-06-01.
  2. ^ "Pakistan Science Foundation Act" (PDF). Pakistan Science Foundation. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  3. ^ "Message of Chairman". Pakistan Science Foundation. Retrieved 25 June 2016.