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National
Institute of Silicon Technology (NIST):- National Institute of
Silicon Technology (NIST), established in 1981, is a research and
development organization working in the field of Solar Energy. The
Institute is also working as Headquarter of Inter Islamic Network on
Renewable Energy Source, one of the many networks of the Organization of
Islamic Countries (OIC) Standing Committee on Scientific and
Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH). Its objectives include carrying
out research in the field of Solar Energy in general and Phtovoltaics in
particular to disseminate / transfer the know-how to help and encourage
the private sector to promote these newly developing technologies.
Information regarding the activities, products, facilities and services
provided by NIST is present on this website.
http://www.panasia.org.sg/tcdc/pakistan/nist_isd/
Pakistan Council
of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR):- PCRWR is a research
organisation in the public sector to coduct research in the areas of
water resource development and management, irrigation, drainage and land
reclamation, hydrology rain water, harvesting, saline agriculture and
deaertification control. The site has information regarding the
achievements, collaborations and research centers of PCRWR.
http://www.most.gov.pk/frames/organizations/PCRWR.htm
Center for
Applied and Molecular Biology (CAMB):- The website is of Center for
Applied and Molecular Biology. CAMB offers M.Phil and P.HD degree in the
field of Molecular Biology. CAMB also offers short courses to train
national as well as international students and researchers in the field
of Molecular Biological Research in agriculture, health and environment.
Information regarding the admission requirements etc is present at the
site.
http://www.most.gov.pk/frames/organizations/CAMB.htm
The Council for
Works and Housing Research (CWHR):- The Council for Works and
Housing Research (CWHR) was established in 1964 and was brought under
the umbrella of Ministry of Science and Technology (MoSt) in 1972. CWHR
initiates, promotes and guides scientific research related to civil
engineering works such as buildings, roads, bridges, dams, harbors,
sewerage, storm water drainage treatment plants etc. The site offers
information about the objectives and sub-offices of CWHR.
http://www.most.gov.pk/frames/organizations/CWHR.htm
STEDEC
Technology Commercialization Corporation of Pakistan (Private Limited):-
STEDEC was established in 1987 as a Private Limited Company as a
subsidiary of PCSIR with a capital of Rs. 20 million against an
authorised capital of Rs. 50 million. This corporation is registered
under Companies Ordinance 1984. It's head office is located at Lahore
and also has a regional office in Karachi. STEDEC assists the public
sector R&D organisations in the commercialization of indigenously
researched products, processes and technologies.
http://www.most.gov.pk/frames/organizations/STEDEC.htm
Pakistan Museum
of Natural History (PMNH):- Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH),
Islamabad, was established in 1976, as part of Pakistan Science
Foundation, Ministry of Science & Technology (Government of Pakistan).
The Museum has four Principal Divisions, namely Botanical Sciences,
Zoological Sciences, Earth Sciences and Public Services. The first three
Divisions are engaged in the collection , identification and other
research activities pertaining to plant, animal and mineral resources of
Pakistan respectively, while the latter is responsible for public
display and education of the collected material. The site offers
information on the objectives, services, activities and publications of
PMNH.
http://psf.gov.pk/
