International Collaboration / Cooperation

• International Cooperation in Science & Technology constitutes an integral function of the Ministry of Science and Technology. It provides opportunities to S&T organizations of MoST and Pakistani Scientists / Engineers to interact with international counterparts to enhance individual as well as institutional capacities on the principles of equality, reciprocity and mutual benefits. International Liaison Wing, MoST is responsible for enabling S&T organizations in Pakistan to develop linkages and pursue cooperation with friendly countries relevant international organizations. The matters pertaining to bilateral cooperation in Scientific & Technological fields are dealt under the umbrella of Bilateral Agreements/MRAs/PoCs/MoUs, on Science & Technology.
• M/o Science and Technology has been actively facilitating Pakistani young scientists and researchers for participation in the capacity building programs TYSP offered by the Chinese Government at China Science and Technology Exchange Centre (CSTEC). TYSP is supporting talented young scientists, scholars, and researchers in Pakistan to work in Chinese research institutes or enterprises. The program has promoted communication between both countries by nurturing and cultivating future leading scientists by promoting cross-border exchanges of excellent young scholars and researchers. More than 200 Pakistani Young Scientists have availed this opportunity to date.
• The Ministry of Science and Technology has signed a protocol in 2021 with the State Oceanic Administration of the People's Republic of China to collaborate in marine science and technology for Construction of Ground Station for Marine Remote Sensing at Ghorabari, Karachi to receive satellite data from Chinese international satellites.