36th Council Meeting of PCSIR was held at the PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Lahore under the Chairmanship of Dr. Syed Hussain Abidi, S.I., Chairman, PCSIR on 16-Feb-2026
The 36th Council Meeting of the Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) was held on 16 February 2026 at PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Lahore, under the Chairmanship of Dr. Syed Hussain Abidi, S.I., Chairman, PCSIR. The meeting witnessed strong institutional participation, with seventeen members attending in person and three joining online, including representatives from federal and provincial governments as well as the private sector.
The Chairman presented a comprehensive strategic overview, highlighting PCSIR’s enhanced revenue growth, institutional reforms, and efforts to reposition the organization in line with national scientific and technological priorities. Emphasis was placed on bridging fundamental research with applied technological solutions, promoting commercialization and technology transfer, and strengthening collaboration with civil and defence institutions. The Council also discussed opportunities in the exploration and sustainable utilization of strategic natural resources, including rare earth elements, underscoring PCSIR’s role in value addition, import substitution, and industrial growth.
Seven key agenda items were deliberated and approved. Detailed presentations were delivered on ongoing and new projects of the Technology and Science Wings, reflecting progress in applied innovation, indigenous technology development, and alignment with national research priorities. Financial and administrative matters, including confirmation of previous minutes and budgetary issues, were also reviewed and approved. The constructive contributions of private sector members, particularly through HR and Finance Sub-Committees, were acknowledged.
A significant highlight of the meeting was the unanimous approval of launching a PCSIR Internship Program aimed at engaging youth, promoting talent development, and strengthening institutional outreach.
The Council further agreed to constitute specialized sub-committees to support sustainable growth and result-oriented performance. The meeting concluded with a visit to research facilities, appreciation of PCSIR’s national contributions, and reaffirmation of the Council’s commitment to advancing the organization’s scientific and industrial mandate.