Pakistan Science Foundation

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The Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) (Urdu: پاکستان سائنس فاؤنڈیشن) 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, both in Islamabad.[1] It was formed in 1973 through an Act of 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]

Formed1973; 53 years ago (1973)
JurisdictionPakistan
HeadquartersIslamabad, Pakistan
Agency executive
  • Prof. Dr. Shahid Mehmood Baig S.I., H.I., 'FPAS, Chairperson
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Pakistan Science Foundation
پاکستان سائنس فاؤنڈیشن
Agency overview
Formed1973; 53 years ago (1973)
JurisdictionPakistan
HeadquartersIslamabad, Pakistan
Agency executive
  • Prof. Dr. Shahid Mehmood Baig S.I., H.I., 'FPAS, Chairperson
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Websitewww.psf.gov.pk
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