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- PASTIC
Explore PASTIC scientific information services, research databases, library resources, publications, news and training opportunities in Pakistan.
- Vision and Mission
Read PASTIC's vision and mission for scientific and technological information services supporting research and development in Pakistan.
- History of PASTIC
Learn how PANSDOC developed into PASTIC and trace the growth of Pakistan's scientific and technological information services.
- Organisational Chart
View the organisational chart of the Pakistan Scientific and Technological Information Centre.
- Objectives of PASTIC
Read PASTIC's objectives for national research information resources, scientific information services and library resource sharing.
- PASTIC Achievements
Read about PASTIC's work in scientific information services, research access, library development and national science and technology resources.
- Library and Information Facilities
Learn about PASTIC National Centre, its regional network, the National Science Reference Library and scientific information facilities.
- Completed Research Information Projects
Explore completed PASTIC projects in digital archives, library modernisation, reprography and national scientific information access.
- News and Announcements
Read PASTIC news, institutional announcements, research events and training updates, and browse the news archive by year.
- PASTIC Newsletters
Browse PASTIC newsletters by year and month, read available issues online and download PDF editions from the newsletter archive.
- Job Opportunities
View job notices published by PASTIC, including the dates, vacancy details and application documents available on this page.
- Tender Notices and Procurement Documents
Browse PASTIC tender notices, bidding documents and evaluation reports. Check each document for procurement dates, conditions and submission details.
- Scientific and Technological Information Services
Explore PASTIC services for research literature, patents, scientific indexing, library resources, technology information and reprography.
- Abstracting and Indexing Service
Learn how PASTIC's Abstracting and Indexing Service supports discovery of Pakistani research publications through Pakistan Science Abstracts.
- About Abstracting and Indexing
Read about PASTIC's Abstracting and Indexing Service, its objectives and the role of abstracts and keywords in research discovery.
- Abstracting and Indexing Editorial Board
View the editorial team responsible for PASTIC's Abstracting and Indexing Service and Pakistan Science Abstracts.
- History of Pakistan Science Abstracts
Trace the history of PASTIC's abstracting publications and Pakistan Science Abstracts, including earlier titles and publication schedules.
- Journal Indexing Eligibility and Applications
Check eligibility criteria and application information for including Pakistani journals, abstract books and proceedings in PASTIC's indexing service.
- Indexed Journals
Browse journals included in PASTIC's Abstracting and Indexing Service and find information about Pakistani scientific research publications.
- Document Supply Service
Find out how to request copies of research articles, reports, conference papers and patents through PASTIC's Document Supply Service.
- Bibliographic and Document Supply Services
Learn how PASTIC supports research literature searches and document supply, and find instructions for submitting a request.
- Patent Information Service
Learn about PASTIC's patent information and awareness services for researchers, inventors and research organisations in Pakistan.
- Patent Guidance and Awareness
Read about PASTIC's guidance on patent applications and awareness seminars for university researchers.
- Patent Request Form Download
Download PASTIC's patent request form and read the instructions for submitting a request for patent information.
- Research Literature and Patent Request Forms
Choose a PASTIC request form for scholarly literature, bibliographic assistance or patent documents.
- National Science Reference Library
Explore PASTIC's National Science Reference Library, scientific literature collections, catalogues, digital services and reference support.
- Union Catalogue of Scientific Libraries
Learn about PASTIC's Union Catalogue and access shared scientific information resources from participating libraries.
- Search the Union Catalogue
Search PASTIC's Union Catalogue to find scientific and technical research material held by participating libraries.
- Advanced Union Catalogue Search
Use advanced search options to find research material in PASTIC's Union Catalogue of participating science and technology libraries.
- Advanced Book Search
Search the PASTIC library book catalogue using advanced search options to find scientific and technical reference material.
- Union Catalogue Library Listings
Browse library listings and research material through PASTIC's Union Catalogue resources.
- Scientific Journals Directory
Learn about PASTIC's directory of scientific periodicals and access information on research journals published in Pakistan.
- Search Scientific Journals of Pakistan
Search PASTIC's scientific periodicals directory and view journal titles, publication information and indexing details.
- Advanced Journals Directory Search
Search Pakistan's scientific periodicals directory using detailed filters and view journal publication and indexing information.
- Science and Technology Libraries Pakistan
Search science and technology libraries in Pakistan and view library records through PASTIC's directory.
- R&D and Science Organisations Pakistan
Find research and development, science and technology organisations in Pakistan through PASTIC's institutional directory.
- Scientific Societies and Associations Pakistan
Search scientific societies and associations of Pakistan and view directory information through PASTIC.
- Research Library Links
Find links to libraries and reference resources selected by PASTIC's National Science Reference Library.
- New Arrivals at the National Science Reference Library
Browse recent additions to PASTIC's National Science Reference Library and find new scientific and technical reading material.
- Printing and Reprographic Services
Explore PASTIC reprographic services for scientific publications, including design, offset printing, binding and finishing.
- Entrepreneurship Development Services
Explore PASTIC's entrepreneurship guidance, training and information services for business development at its national and regional centres.
- International Liaison and Cooperation
Explore PASTIC's international partnerships, scientific information networks and cooperation with research and information organisations.
- International Nuclear Information System
Access information about the International Nuclear Information System through PASTIC's scientific information resources.
- Scientific Publications
Explore PASTIC publications, including Pakistan Science Abstracts, library catalogues, scientific directories and technology bulletins.
- Conference Books of Abstracts
Browse conference books of abstracts and research proceedings available through PASTIC, including multidisciplinary and scientific conferences.
- Why Did I Become a Scientist?
Discover PASTIC's book Why Did I Become a Scientist?, a collection about scientific inspiration and the journeys of scientists.
- Pakistan Journal of Computer and Information Systems
Read about PJCIS, PASTIC's peer-reviewed journal covering computer science, information systems and related research fields.
- PJCIS Author Guidelines
Read manuscript preparation and submission guidelines for the Pakistan Journal of Computer and Information Systems.
- PJCIS Call for Papers
Read the call for papers and manuscript submission information for PASTIC's Pakistan Journal of Computer and Information Systems.
- PJCIS Editorial Board
View the editors, editorial advisory board and review board of the Pakistan Journal of Computer and Information Systems.
- Technology Roundup Bulletin
Browse PASTIC's bi-monthly Technology Roundup bulletin, read available HTML editions and download PDF issues by year.
- Science and Technology Documentaries
Read about PASTIC's science and technology documentaries, including local research productions and documentaries translated into Urdu.
- Online Research Resources and Databases
Access PASTIC research databases, scientific directories, library catalogues and online scientific information resources.
- PASTICMobLib Android Library App
Read the instructions for requesting PASTICMobLib, PASTIC's Android mobile library application.
- Scientific Books by Pakistani Authors
Search scientific books written by Pakistani authors and view bibliographic details through PASTIC's book directory.
- R&D Projects Database Pakistan
Search research and development projects in Pakistan through PASTIC's R&D projects database and explore project information and statistics.
- R&D Projects Statistics Pakistan
Explore PASTIC's R&D project statistics by project status, start year and other research database categories.
- R&D Equipment Database Pakistan
Search research equipment available at science, technology and R&D organisations in Pakistan and learn how to submit equipment records.
- National Scientists Directory Pakistan
Search Pakistan's National Scientists Directory by professional and institutional information, and find scientist registration information.
- National Scientists Directory Statistics
Explore public statistics from Pakistan's National Scientists Directory, including qualifications, disciplines and directory participation.
- Energy Research Articles
Search PASTIC's energy article collection and view bibliographic information on energy research and related technologies.
- Climate Change Articles
Search PASTIC's climate change article collection and view bibliographic details for research on climate and environmental issues.
- Scientific Conferences, Workshops and Proceedings
Browse science and technology conferences, workshops, seminars and proceedings listed in PASTIC's research information resources.
- Technology Information Service
Explore PASTIC's Technology Information Service, industrial databases, university-industry partnerships and R&D-driven development support.
- Technology Information Databases Pakistan
Explore PASTIC databases covering universities, industry, innovation, research linkages, intellectual property and business organisations.
- Search Technology Information Databases
Search PASTIC's technology information databases and scientific directories using keywords and source filters.
- Universities and Institutes of Pakistan
Search universities and institutes of Pakistan and view institutional information in PASTIC's Technology Information Service directory.
- Industry, Academia and R&D Linkages
Explore industry, academia and R&D linkage records in PASTIC's Technology Information Service database.
- Industrial Challenges and Solutions
Browse industrial challenges, problems and proposed solutions collected through PASTIC's Technology Information Service.
- Pakistani Commercializable Products
Search indigenous innovations and commercializable products in PASTIC's Technology Information Service database.
- University ORIC Directory Pakistan
Find Offices of Research, Innovation and Commercialization at Pakistani universities in PASTIC's ORIC directory.
- Trade and Industry Associations of Pakistan
Find associations of trade and industry in Pakistan through PASTIC's Technology Information Service directory.
- Overseas Investors in Pakistan
Browse overseas investors of industry and commerce in Pakistan through PASTIC's Technology Information Service database.
- Pakistan Global Investment and Industry Linkages
Search Pakistan Global Investment and Industry Linkages records in PASTIC's Technology Information Service database.
- Chambers of Commerce and Industry Pakistan
Find chambers of commerce and industry across Pakistan in PASTIC's Technology Information Service directory.
- Intellectual Property Attorneys Pakistan
Search intellectual property attorney records in PASTIC's Technology Information Service directory.
- IP Firms and Attorneys in Pakistan
Find intellectual property firms and attorneys in Pakistan through PASTIC's Technology Information Service directory.
- Industries of Pakistan Directory
Search industries in Pakistan and view industrial information records through PASTIC's Technology Information Service database.
- Foreign Industries Directory
Search foreign industry records in PASTIC's Technology Information Service database.
- Pakistan and Global Joint Chambers Directory
Find Pakistan and global joint chambers of commerce and industry through PASTIC's Technology Information Service database.
- Innovation Summits Database
Browse innovation summit information in PASTIC's Technology Information Service database.
- Technology Information Service Collaborators
View organisations collaborating with PASTIC's Technology Information Service.
- Company and Industry Promotion
Read about company and industry promotion through PASTIC's Technology Information Service.
- Contact Technology Information Service
Find contact information for PASTIC's Technology Information Service and its industry and research information support.
- Technology Information Service Activities
Read about events and activities organised through PASTIC's Technology Information Service.
- Technology Information Service Events
Browse seminars, workshops and events listed by PASTIC's Technology Information Service.
- Technology Information Resource Links
Find selected links to technology, industry and research information resources from PASTIC's Technology Information Service.
- Patent Information Resources
Explore patent information resources provided through PASTIC's Technology Information Service.
- Technology Information Service Photo Gallery
Browse photographs of PASTIC Technology Information Service events and activities, organised by year.
- Intellectual Property and Patent Workshops
View PASTIC Technology Information Service seminars and workshops on intellectual property rights and patents.
- Industrial Sectors
Browse industrial sectors covered by PASTIC's Technology Information Service, including industry issues and proposed solutions.
- Technology and Innovation Support Centre
Read about PASTIC's Technology and Innovation Support Centre, patent awareness, innovation protection and intellectual property support.
- Intellectual Property Rights Workshops
View PASTIC's archived intellectual property rights seminars and workshops held in cities across Pakistan.
- Industry-Driven Technologies Workshops
Read about PASTIC and IRP workshops on developing industry-driven technologies and university-industry research links.
- Collaborative Research Skills Training
Read about PASTIC collaborative training in ICT tools and research skills for academia, R&D organisations, industry and service organisations.
- Cyber Security and Digital Forensics Training 2017
View archived information about PASTIC's October 2017 professional training sessions in digital forensics and cyber security.
- Library Automation Training Archive
View PASTIC's library automation training information, including archived workshops on the WIN/ISIS software package.
- Office Automation Training Archive
View archived PASTIC office automation and Microsoft Office training programmes for PSF, PASTIC and PMNH employees.
- Annual Training Calendar 2019 Archive
View PASTIC's archived annual training calendar for 2019 and the training sessions listed for that year.
- Annual Training Calendar 2020 Archive
View PASTIC's archived training calendar for 2020, including research software, literature searching and thesis writing sessions.
- Training Schedule 2022 Archive
View PASTIC's archived tentative training schedule for 2022, including research software and citation management workshops.
- Mendeley Training Schedule 2018 Archive
View PASTIC's archived 2018 schedule of citation management workshops using Mendeley.
- Annual Training Schedule 2023 Archive
Browse PASTIC's archived quarterly training schedule for 2023 at the National Centre, Islamabad.
- Annual Training Schedule 2024-2025
Browse PASTIC's published training schedule for 2024-2025 and the workshops listed for that period.
- Annual Training Schedule 2025-2026
Browse PASTIC's published training schedule for 2025-2026, including workshops and research skills programmes.
- Online Forms and Downloads
Find PASTIC forms for scientific information requests, literature services, feedback and organisational data surveys.
- Science and Technology Registration Forms
Find registration and data submission forms for PASTIC membership, scientists, conference proceedings, R&D projects and research equipment.
- International Science and Technology Organisations
Find PASTIC counterpart science and technology organisations in other countries and links to their information services.
- Ministry of Science and Technology Resources
Access science and technology resources and related organisations through PASTIC's MoST resource links.
- Foreign Journals Weeding List
View PASTIC's weeding list of foreign journals and information related to science and technology library collections.
- Science and Mass Communication
View PASTIC's archived science communication activities and workshops connecting scientists with media practitioners.
- PASTIC Desk at LEJ, University of Karachi
Read about the PASTIC information desk at the Latif Ebrahim Jamal National Science Information Center, University of Karachi.
- Women Entrepreneurs Capacity Building
Learn about PASTIC's networking and capacity building initiative for women entrepreneurs from SAARC countries.
- About the Women Entrepreneurs Initiative
Read about the goals and background of PASTIC's networking and capacity building initiative for women entrepreneurs in SAARC countries.
- Women Entrepreneurs Initiative Contacts
Find contact information for PASTIC's networking and capacity building initiative for women entrepreneurs from SAARC countries.
- Women Entrepreneurs Initiative News
View news published for PASTIC's networking and capacity building initiative for women entrepreneurs from SAARC countries.
- Women Entrepreneurs Training
View training information for PASTIC's networking and capacity building initiative for women entrepreneurs from SAARC countries.
- IT and Computer Tools Exhibition 2017
View archived details of PASTIC's 2017 National Exhibition on IT and Computer Tools for Science and Education.
- PASTIC Sub-Centre Lahore
Find contact and location information for PASTIC Sub-Centre Lahore and its scientific and technological information services.
- PASTIC Sub-Centre Karachi
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- PASTIC Sub-Centre Peshawar
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- PASTIC Sub-Centre Faisalabad
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- PASTIC Sub-Centre Quetta
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- PASTIC Sub-Centre Muzaffarabad
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- Contact PASTIC
Find contact information for PASTIC National Centre, departments and regional sub-centres across Pakistan.
- National Scientists Directory Portal
Learn about Pakistan's National Scientists Directory and access scientist registration, public information and directory services.
- About the National Scientists Directory
Read about the purpose and scope of Pakistan's National Scientists Directory, maintained by PASTIC.
- Contact the National Scientists Directory
Find support and contact information for PASTIC's National Scientists Directory.
- National Scientists Directory Announcements
Read announcements for Pakistan's scientific community published through PASTIC's National Scientists Directory.
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