Mr. Khalid Hussain Magsi
Federal Minister for Science and Technology
Email: minister@most.gov.pk
Mr. Shahid Iqbal Baloch
Secretary for Ministry of Science and Technology
Email: secretary@most.gov.pk
Dr. Syed Hussain Abidi
Chairman PCSIR
Email: chairman@pcsir.gov.pk
Dr. Razia Sultana
Director General
PCSIR Laboratories Karachi
Email: dg@pcsir-khi.gov.pk
Driving Industrial Growth Through Scientific Excellence and Innovation
Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (PCSIR) an accredited for ISO 17025 Standards Laboratory, was first established in 1953 at Karachi as an autonomous body registered under the Societies Act of 1860. It was re-constituted by an act of parliament in 1973, allowing it to play direct role in national development, having greater emphasis on providing R&D solutions to Industrial problems, helping Industry to manage and reduce waste and use indigenous material / processes / technology, to increase their internal rate of return to be more competitive.
Road Map: Linking research to market space. Mobilizing and optimising the resource base. Creating an enabling infrastructure and investing in high quality science that will be the harbinger of future technologies.
Introduction
PCSIR Laboratories Complex Karachi
Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (PCSIR) was first established in 1953 at Karachi as an autonomous body registered under the Societies Act of 1860. The objective of the establishment of the Council was to initiate and promote scientific and industrial research towards the utilization of indigenous raw materials and development of industries based on them. In the year 1973, PCSIR was re-constituted vide an act of National Assembly. This marked the transition of PCSIR from its existing constitution towards reorganization, with greater emphasis on solution of industrial research oriented problems.
Shaping Tomorrow’s Technologies Today
Reliable & High-Quality Laboratory Service
Our multifunctional R&D organization houses seven specialized research centers dedicated to technological advancement and industrial support:
Applied Chemistry Research Center
Applied Physics, Computer & Instrumentation Center
Center for Environmental Studies
Center for the Development of Laboratory Equipment
Engineering Services Center
Food & Marine Resources Research Center
Pharmaceutical Research Center
Strategic Roadmap
Bridging Science and Commerce
- Linking Research to Market Space: Transforming academic discovery and laboratory innovation into commercial, market-ready applications.
- Mobilizing Resources: Optimizing the national resource base for sustainable industrial development.
- Investing in Quality Science: Building future-ready infrastructure and fostering originality, creativity, and technological advancement.
Pioneering Science, Empowering Industries
Research & Innovation Focus
To meet the stringent requirements of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and international commerce, the accredited laboratories of PCSIR maintain an uncompromised Quality Management System (QMS) conforming to ISO/IEC 17025 international standards.
Process Development & Innovation
Fostering originality and creativity through R&D output that drives modern industrial processes
Global Scientific Partnerships
Actively building liaison networks with international S&T institutions to drive collaborative, cross-border research projects
Reoriented Priorities
Adapting continuously to the changing global S&T landscape by shifting institutional focus toward emerging technologies and modern industrial demands.
Global Trade Support
Certified pre-export testing for major food and industrial commodities to boost Pakistan’s exports.
Pensioners Cell
Pensioners Cell at PCSIR Karachi
Focal Person: Attiq ur Rehman (Superintendent)
Office No. (021) 99261929, Mobile No. 0321-2053115