What Pakistan Academy of Sciences does

Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS) is a non-governmental, non-political scientific body founded on February 16, 1953, and inaugurated by Prime Minister Khwaja Nazimuddin. It functions as Pakistan's supreme scientific forum, serving distinguished Pakistani scientists (capped at 100 Fellows and 50 Members), Foreign Fellows (capped at 30), and the Government of Pakistan through consultative and advisory status granted on all matters relating to scientific development. Its operations span research grant administration (up to Rs. 3 million per Fellow and Rs. 1 million per Member via HEC grant-in-aid), travel and conference grants, peer-reviewed publication (the quarterly Proceedings of PAS since 1964), newsletters, policy briefs, and Gold Medal awards across multiple scientific disciplines.

PAS's underlying 'platform' consists of a permanent secretariat at 3-Constitution Avenue, Islamabad with state-of-the-art video-conferencing facilities (created under a PSDP Project awarded in March 2020), a Lahore regional office at the University of the Punjab, and four provincial chapters (Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan). A dedicated Policy Unit (Scientific Advice to Government Unit) compiles and reviews national science, technology, climate, energy, and water policies. The Academy does not develop or commercialize technology products; its core function is knowledge production, dissemination, scientific recognition, and policy advisory.

PAS is funded primarily through annual grant-in-aid from the Higher Education Commission (HEC), supplementary PSDP project funding from the Planning Commission, and marginal income from publication sales. It maintains over 20 international MoUs with leading science academies — including the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), and the Islamic World Academy of Sciences (IAS) — and convenes annual scientific conferences, symposia, and workshops both domestically and with foreign partners. Its principal 'customers' are its own Fellows/Members, the Government of Pakistan's federal ministries, and the broader Pakistani and international scientific community engaged through events and publications.

Name

Pakistan Academy of Sciences

Legal name

Pakistan Academy of Sciences

Website

https://paspk.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pakistan Academy of Sciences is a non-governmental scientific body founded in 1953 that serves as the country's supreme scientific forum, providing research grants, peer-reviewed publications, policy advisory to government, and international collaboration to Pakistani and foreign scientists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scientific Research Promotion

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Scientific & Laboratory Reference (Chemistry, Biology, Physics; Methods & Protocols) (EDAGAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Academic & Scientific Conferences (MPAGAGAD)

Keywords

• Scientific research grants
• Science policy advisory
• Peer-reviewed publications
• Scientific conference support
• Fellowship recognition awards

Headquarters

HQ city

Islamabad

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Grant-in-Aid from Higher Education Commission (HEC): Annual government grant provided by HEC to fund the Academy's research grant programs, operational expenses, and science promotion activities. This is the primary funding mechanism for the Academy's core science promotion mandate.
2. PSDP Project Funding: Planning Commission of Pakistan awarded a Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) project to the Academy in March 2020, funding state-of-the-art facilities, video-conferencing rooms, a Scientific Advice to Government Unit (Policy Unit), national and international science conferences, and research, travel, and conference grants.
3. Membership Dues and Publications: The Academy generates limited revenue through the sale of its publications including the Proceedings of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences, newsletters, and books such as 'Living Among GIANTS' and 'Why I Became Scientist'. Book sales are facilitated through Saeed Book Bank and direct office sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS) is Pakistan's non-governmental, non-political scientific academy that promotes scientific research and innovation. It awards research grants to Fellows and Members, publishes the peer-reviewed 'Proceedings of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences' journal and newsletters, organizes scientific conferences and symposia, provides travel grants and conference financial support, and offers policy advisory to the Government of Pakistan through its Scientific Advice to Government Unit (Policy Unit). The Academy also confers Gold Medals and Prizes to recognize outstanding scientific contributions across multiple disciplines.

Product overview

Pakistan Academy of Sciences operates as a non-governmental scientific organization offering a portfolio of scientific publication services, research funding programs, and policy advisory services. The core offerings include the peer-reviewed 'Proceedings of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences' journal, regular newsletters, research grants (up to Rs. 3 million for Fellows), travel grants for conference participation, gold medals and prizes for scientific achievements, conference funding support, and a Policy Unit providing scientific advice to government ministries. The Academy serves as a forum for advancing scientific research, popularizing science, and motivating scientists in Pakistan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Proceedings of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PPAS) Quarterly peer-reviewed journal published since 1964 that publishes original research papers and reviews in basic and applied sciences. Open to all authors regardless of fellowship status or nationality, providing a credible publication outlet for the scientific community.
• PAS Newsletter

Quantifiable outcome

• 89 research projects funded since 2003, producing M.Phil. and Ph.D. graduates and publications in local and international journals
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Aga Khan UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 January 2026PAS and AKU jointly organized a hybrid seminar on Health Education, Research and Policy in Pakistan, attended by over 85 scientists, medical practitioners, and policymakers in person and 42 online, to promote health sciences collaboration and develop a regulatory framework.
• ANSO (Alliance of International Science Organizations)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 December 2025PAS collaborates with ANSO on joint conferences and scientific initiatives including the ANSO-PAS-MAAP Conference on pathogen transmission and the upcoming PAS-ANSO Conference on AI in Ecosystem and Climate Action, co-organized with Chinese Academy of Sciences and FUUAST.
• Science Council of Asia (SCA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 November 2025PAS and SCA jointly organized the 24th SCA Conference on Food Security, Sustainability and Biodiversity (November 16-18, 2025) at PAS Secretariat, Islamabad. The conference drew 145 physical and 48 online participants from 10+ countries. Supported by the Science Council of Japan.
• Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 August 2025PAS and AASSA co-organized the AASSA-PAS Symposium on Radiation Techniques in Health and Environment (August 18-20, 2025) with over 100 in-person and 141 online participants from Bangladesh, China, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, and other AASSA member states. Financially sponsored by AASSA and InterAcademy Partnership (iAP).
• China-Pakistan Joint Research Center on Earth Sciences (CPJRC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2025CPJRC and PAS jointly organized the International Training Workshop on Climate Change and Water Safety Effects along CPEC (April 10-14, 2025) at PAS, Islamabad, providing specialized training on cryosphere science and water resource research for CPEC area countries and Hindu Kush-Himalayan regions.
• Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the most productive MoU partnerships held by PAS. The two academies collaborate on joint international symposia, exchange visits, and joint research initiatives. Recent joint activities include the ANSO-PAS-MAAP Conference on pathogen transmission and the PAS-ANSO Conference on Smart Solutions for a Green Future: AI in Ecosystem and Climate Action.
• The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAS maintains a productive MoU with TWAS for joint scientific pursuits, facilitating exchange of scientists, joint symposia, and collaborative research between Pakistani and international scientists.
• Islamic World Academy of Sciences (IAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAS co-organized the 25th Conference of IAS on Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus for the Security of OIC Countries. The partnership facilitates joint scientific activities among Islamic nations' science academies.
• National Academy of Sciences of BelarusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAS collaborated with the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus to co-organize the International Conference on Cultivating Wellness Bridging Agriculture, Food & Health (April 23-25, 2025) at Forman Christian College University, Lahore.
• Aga Khan University (AKU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAS and AKU jointly organized a hybrid seminar on Health Education, Research and Policy in Pakistan (January 19, 2026) at PAS, Islamabad, with over 85 in-person and 42 online participants, aiming to promote health sciences education and develop a regulatory framework for national health plan.
• Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAS and PSF jointly organized the book launching ceremony for 'Why I Became Scientist' (February 18, 2025) at PAS auditorium, Islamabad, promoting scientific culture and inspiring young scientists.
• Higher Education Commission (HEC) PakistancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHEC provides annual grant-in-aid to PAS for its research grant programs. A PAS-HEC Joint Committee reviews and approves research projects, conference grants, and other science promotion activities. HEC also collaborates on the PSDP Project and policy advisory activities.
• Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives (MoPDSI), Government of PakistancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAS collaborated with MoPDSI to organize the Policy Dialogue on 'Science, Technology, and Engineering for Development (STED)-2025: Innovate, Integrate and Implement' under the URAAN Pakistan Program (April 7-8, 2025) at PAS Auditorium, Islamabad.
• Science Council of Japan (SCJ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCJ provided support for the 24th SCA Conference organized by PAS in November 2025. Prof. Dr. Mamoru Mitsuishi (President SCJ) delivered an inaugural address at the conference.
• Science Council of Japan — Japan Young AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAS held a joint brainstorming session with Japan Young Academy (May 13, 2025) for the upcoming 24th Science Council of Asia Conference, focusing on fostering regional collaboration, research partnerships, and youth engagement in science and innovation.
• National Academy of Young Scientists (NAYS) PakistanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAS and NAYS held a joint brainstorming session to foster youth engagement in science and innovation, and NAYS participated in poster competition judging at the AASSA-PAS Symposium.
• Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAEC collaborated with PAS at the AASSA-PAS Symposium, providing speakers from its network of 19+ nuclear medicine and oncology hospitals. PAEC's Dr. Masood Iqbal delivered a keynote, and Dr. Shazia Fatima presented on PAEC's cancer hospital network.
• Over 20 International Science Academies (MoU partners)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAS has signed MoUs with over 20 science academies worldwide. In addition to the flagship partnerships with CAS, TWAS, and IAS, active partnerships include those with academies of Tajikistan and Belarus (through MoFA process), and the Islamic World Academy of Sciences. Goals include joint research projects, bilateral symposia, exchange visits, and exchange of publications.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• InterAcademy Partnership (IAP): A global network of more than 140 academies of science and medicine. Comparable to PAS as the umbrella convener in which PAS participates; IAP co-sponsors PAS events (e.g., AASSA-PAS Symposium).

Broad incumbents

• Royal Society: The United Kingdom's national academy of sciences, founded 1660. Comparable to PAS in fellowship election, peer-reviewed publication (Philosophical Transactions), and government policy advisory mandate; vastly larger scale and historical reach.
• The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS): An international science academy based in Trieste focused on developing-country scientific capacity. Comparable to PAS in MoU-based convening and developing-country science promotion; broader geographic remit.
• Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS): China's premier national science academy and PAS's flagship MoU partner. Comparable in government advisory and international collaboration mandate, though vastly larger in scale and research execution capability.
• Australian Academy of Science: Australia's national science academy with comparable fellowship, journal (Australian Journal of Chemistry-adjacent), policy advisory, and international MoU functions; broader resources and Anglosphere reach.

Regional players

• Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA): Turkey's national science academy, comparable to PAS in government advisory role, fellowship awards, and policy advisory functions, but operating primarily in a different geography.
• Korean Academy of Science and Technology (KAST): South Korea's premier honorary science academy for distinguished scientists. Comparable in fellowship recognition model and policy advisory mandate, serving a different national context.

Direct peers

• Indian National Science Academy: India's premier non-governmental scientific body, founded 1935. Directly comparable to PAS in mandate, fellowship structure, government advisory role, journal publication, and research grant programs within South Asia.
• Bangladesh Academy of Sciences: Bangladesh's premier scientific academy, founded 1973. Directly comparable to PAS in mandate, government advisory status, fellowship model, and South Asian regional engagement.
• Islamic World Academy of Sciences (IAS): An academy serving OIC-member states on science and technology. Directly comparable to PAS in convening Islamic-world scientific conferences and joint MoU-based programming, with PAS as a productive member.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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