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E-Database Technology :-
E-Database Technology Web Services is a privately funded hosting company aiming to facilitate businessmen. It provides unmatched facilities, technical expertise, and customer support for business' mission-critical Web applications. Through the data center, any company can have immediate access to one of the most rigorously engineered IP networks in the world, coupled with the reliability, scalability, and security. E-Database Technology's Data Center allows its costumers to concentrate on the content and applications for your Web business - not on the details of managing data center facilities, network connectivity, and security. The state-of-the-art data centers give flexibility to customers to administer and access data, delivering the performance, security, and scalability that a serious Web business requires.
http://edatabase.com.pk/

National Engineering Services Pakistan (Pvt) Limited (NESPAK) :-
National Engineering Services Pakistan (Pvt) Limited (NESPAK) is Pakistan’s premier consultancy organization. Its international stature is well established and it enjoys the reputation of being one of the top engineering consultancy organizations in Asia and Africa and is ranked amongst the world’s top 200 consulting firms. NESPAK was established in 1973 as a private limited company by the Government of Pakistan. The objective of its creation was to create a pool of talented engineers, attain self-reliance in engineering consultancy and replace foreign consultants. NESPAK is registered with a number of international funding agencies such as IBRD, ADB, IDB, etc. To date NESPAK has undertaken 2421 projects out of which 2102 are domestic and 319 are overseas projects. NESPAK offers a broad spectrum of expert consultancy services. The scope of these services covers and feasibility studies, surveying and mapping, investigations, design, tender and contract documentation, construction/installation supervision, contract management and post-construction services.
http://www.nespak.com.pk/

Information Technology Pakistan :-
Information Technology Pakistan Network holds full capabilities to provide Internet and Intranet solutions for Enterprise Networking. They provide assistance for individual domains for corporate / individual Internet servers under Top-level Pakistan “PK” and with out “PK” Domains. They also provide facilities to host static and Database websites for customers who cannot afford a dedicated server. The mission of the I.T. Pakistan team is to ensure that our customers are successful in building, deploying, and migrating to Information Technology needs.

ITP offers various IT related services like, web development, web hosting, etc. Its website provides many IT related links. It also strives to facilitate computer users with their hardware and software related problems.
http://www.itpakistan.net/

The Pakistan Meteorological Department :-
The Pakistan Meteorological Department is both a scientific and a service department. It is responsible for providing meteorological service throughout Pakistan to wide variety of interest and for numerous public activities and projects which require weather information. Apart from meteorology, the department is also concerned with Agro-meteorology, Hydrology, Astronomy and Astrophysics Seismology, Geomagnetism, etc.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department website not only provides weather updates, but also provides forecast for farmers, flight aviation, marine navigation, etc. The website features flood, drought and cyclone updates. It also includes satellite and radar images for latest weather conditions.
http://www.pakmet.com.pk/

The Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) :-
The Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) has been established under the Ministry of Natural Resources. Nature has blessed Pakistan with adequate surface and groundwater resources. However, rapid population growth and urbanization have placed immense stress on water resources of the country. The main objective of PCRWR is to monitor the water quality and to establish a permanent water quality-monitoring network in the country. The website features, publications, annual research reports, etc. It also presents a whole list of the basic water quality standard as prescribed by WHO. The PCRWR also provides financial and technical support to universities and research institutes for collaborative research.
http://www.pcrwr.gov.pk/index.htm

Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) :-
Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) was founded in 1995 by the Government of Pakistan to facilitate the development of the local IT industry by extending all possible help to prospective foreign/domestic investors and software companies operating in Pakistan.

The PESB website provides assistance in finding the right company, there is a comprehensive listing of all member IT companies. Over 900 companies are presently registered with PSEB, offering services from data entry to developing highly integrated software solutions. This website gives complete information about the major projects taking place in nationally the field of IT. It also gives information about various Software Technology Parks (STPs) setup locally. There is a Resource Material Center for students of IT containing reports, studies and research carried out on various aspects of the IT industry are available. There is also a discussion forum for posting queries and suggestions.
http://www.pseb.org.pk/

Pakistan Computer Emergency Response Team (PakCERT) :-
The Pakistan Computer Emergency Response Team (PakCERT) is a member of the Asia Pacific Security Incident Response Coordination Working Group (APSIRC-WG). As "ethical hackers", this group provides security alerts,
summaries and advisories to help computer security professionals build a secure network. Information resources of interest to the Internetworking community in Pakistan, message boards for registered members, a defacement archive of hacked Pakistani websites, job opportunities and contact information are also available on this special interest website.
http://www.pakcert.org/

Technical Cooperation among Developing Countries (TCDC) Project in Pakistan :-
The Economic Affairs Division, Government of Pakistan, being a focal point of Technical Cooperation among Developing Countries (TCDC) has established a network for Pakistani institutes. They include agriculture; aviation, communication and education sectors; engineering and manufacturing industries; environment; forestry; fisheries; health; livestock; mineral development; network communications; petroleum and natural resources; railways; steel; rural development sector; science and technology; small scale industries; computer and tourism industries; textiles and water resource management.
http://www.panasia.org.sg/tcdc/pakistan/index.html

Pakistan Physical Society (PPS):- The Pakistan Physical Society (PPS), a body of professional physicists, was launched in 1989. Its aims and objectives include among others, promotion of physics education and research, popularization and creation of wider awareness of physics and its role in technology and industry. Its activities include organizing symposia, seminars, workshops and conferences in physics. This upcoming official website contains its newsletter, constitution and list of members, a calendar of events and related links. A members' registration form is available online, together with relevant contact information.
http://www.pps.org.pk/

Computer Society of Pakistan, Islamabad chapter:- The Computer Society of Pakistan is the national body of computer professionals in Pakistan. It is a non-government, non-profit, registered voluntary organization, with it's head office in Karachi, and local chapters in Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar. It's primary aim is to spread computer literacy and promote computer technology in Pakistan. The functions of the society include holding national and international computer conferences, annual hardware and software exhibitions and computer literacy activities for the children. Membership information, news updates and upcoming events are features on this website.
http://www.cspislamabad.org.pk/

Workshop on Urdu Internet Names:- System In collaboration with the Multilingual Internet Names Consortium (MINC) - a non-profit, non-governmental, international organization - and with the support of the National Language Authority (NLA), Pakistan, the Sustainable Development Networking Programme (SDNP) organised an international workshop on Urdu Internet domain names, keywords and routing in Islamabad on 28th July 2001. This workshop provided a forum for national experts in Urdu informatics to deliberate on the issues of developing an Urdu Internet names system and its applications. This website contains details about the workshop's background, its proceedings, members of the working group and presentations of the various speakers.
http://www.urduworkshop.sdnpk.org/

Remedial Action Program Information Center (RAPIC):- The Remedial Action Program Information Center (RAPIC) provides technical information support to the US Department of Energy's (DOE) Environmental Restoration (ER) Program. Information includes decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) and remedial action (RA) activities, technology development, and research at sites and facilities contaminated with radioactive and/or hazardous materials. It maintains a bibliographic database, the Environmental Restoration Document Information System (ERDIS), containing technical literature pertinent to the environmental restoration program. RAPIC also prepares monthly current awareness bulletins containing current information on topics of interest to environmental restoration.
http://www.em.doe.gov/rapic/

Khwarzimic Science Society:- This website provides regular updated information about science in Pakistan. It contains links to the Khwarzimic Science Society (KSS) charter, objectives, membership information, range of activities and important contacts. It also outlines the history of scientific enterprise in Muslim countries and a short biography of Muhammad Bin Musa Al-Khwarizmi. The KSS is one of Pakistan's most active science associations, conducting seminars, workshops, symposia and conferences, field visits, video presentations, plenary discussions, and research projects. It also has an online magazine called "Takveen".
http://www.khwarzimic.org/

OIC's Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH):- COMSTECH, established in 1991, works with the 56 member states of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) to build up their indigenous capability in the fields of science and technology through cooperation and mutual assistance. The COMSTECH Inter-Library Resource Network Service provides a free photocopying and distribution service of vast amount of scientific information, which is presently scattered in many libraries across the OIC member states. Details of its new initiatives, collaborative projects and joint activities with the Morocco-based Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (IESCO) are available online. Downloadable forms for various scientific projects, an online newsletter and contact information round up the salient features of this website.
http://www.comstech.org.pk/

Survey of Pakistan:- The Survey of Pakistan, established in 1947, is an organization which has been effectively meeting the national requirements in the fields of surveying and mapping. Achievements in this highly technical specialization include digital photogrammetric mapping of Munda dam, Patriata and Karachi; and developing Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Publications include public topographic maps; cantonment, city and guide maps; district, division and province maps; road maps and the atlas of Pakistan. The Survey Training Institute established in 1986 offers diploma, certificate and refresher courses in land surveying. Relevant contact information is available for prospective students and map collectors.
http://www.surveyofpakistan.gov.pk/

PAKISTAN INFORMATION NETWORKS:- Pakistan Information Networks is a full-service Internet and multimedia development and consulting firm. It provides top quality expertise and solutions for diverse technical challenges in partnership with clients; and helps to establish the synergy needed to produce accurate, cost effective, creative technological responses to ever changing challenges. It offers cost-effective solutions to information management problems.
http://www.pin.net.pk/

Internet Association of Pakistan (IAP):- The Internet Association of Pakistan is a non-profit, non-governmental, professional membership organization established in 1997 to promote Internet technology in Pakistan. It focuses on home-based self-employment opportunities through the Internet, Internet growth and standards, e-commerce education and policy issues in Pakistan. IAP has chapters in Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Karachi, and Quetta. Foreign chapters include USA, Canada, UK, Australia and Kazakhstan. This upcoming information rich website outlines its mission statement and achievements, offers regular IT news updates, employment opportunities, email, and a newsletter. Interesting articles like the history of the Internet, and downloadable documents like the government's Information Technology policy are also available at this site.
http://www.iap.org.pk/

Inter-Islamic Network on Space Science and Technology:- Functioning under the umbrella of the OIC (Organisation of Islamic Conference) since 1987, the Inter-Islamic Network on Space Science and Technology is an inter-state, non-political and non-profit making agency. As an independent self governing institution, ISNET seeks to facilitate exchange of information and maintains dialogue on the developments in Space Science and Technologies, initiates joint projects of Research and Development, as well as renders consultancy services. Presently the network has ten member states and the site gives technical and scientific information about each of them. Furthermore the details of members, statutes of ISNET and related news are also provided with on the website.
http://www.isnet.org.pk/

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Pakistan:- The scope of work carried by UNESCO, Islamabad are in the fields of education, social and human sciences and culture within the context of the global programmes of UNESCO. UNESCO, Islamabad, promotes a wide range of collaborative regional, sub-regional and national programmes and activities in education, social and human sciences and culture. The site offers information on UNESCO offices network in Asia and the Pacific and on National Commissions for UNESCO. Links to UNESCO Paris, Issue Focused Teacher Education : A Handbook and Initiatives in Curriculum Design and Development are also present.
http://undp.un.org.pk/unesco/

Monsanto Pakistan:- Biotechnology is the most talked about subject these days. For those who want to keep a close watch, Monsanto Pakistan Agritech has launched this website. This site is the new source on the world-wide web which covers and posts latest reports on genetically modified crops and genetically modified food, has been designed to deliver up-to-date reliable information on developments in crop biotechnology, quickly and easily. Getting latest scientific information about biotechnology is no longer a problem for researchers, agriculturists and biotechnology students in Pakistan. The site offers basic facts about crop biotechnology; background on Monsanto's global and local partnerships; links to knowledge centre documents databases; interactive inquiry forms and discussion areas and links to other Pakistani agriculture and biotechnology resources on the web.
http://www.monsantopakistan.com/

Pakistan Web Directory: Science and Technology:- The site offers a list of science and technology web resources on Pakistan. These include science and technology institutes and centers of Pakistan.
http://webs.com.pk/home.php?Cat=8

Pakistan Scientific and Technological Information Centre (PASTIC):- PASTIC is the premier organization in the field of information dissemination, serving thousands of researchers. It is a unit of the Pakistan Science Foundation. PASTIC is also the national focal point for WHO/CEHANET, UNESCO-PGI/ASTINGO, UNEP/INFORTERRA and SAARC DOCUMENTATION CENTRE. PASTIC procures, processes and disseminates scientific and technological information to the researchers as well as provides bibliographic and translation services. PASTIC also develops inter-library cooperation and resources sharing at national level. It also develops and strengthens the National Sciences Reference Library. Detailed information related to the activities of PASTIC is present on the site.
http://psf.gov.pk/

National Institute of Silicon Technology (NIST):- National Institute of Silicon Technology (NIST), established in 1981, is a research and development organization working in the field of Solar Energy. The Institute is also working as Headquarter of Inter Islamic Network on Renewable Energy Source, one of the many networks of the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH). Its objectives include carrying out research in the field of Solar Energy in general and Phtovoltaics in particular to disseminate / transfer the know-how to help and encourage the private sector to promote these newly developing technologies. Information regarding the activities, products, facilities and services provided by NIST is present on this website.
http://www.panasia.org.sg/tcdc/pakistan/nist_isd/

Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR):- PCRWR is a research organisation in the public sector to coduct research in the areas of water resource development and management, irrigation, drainage and land reclamation, hydrology rain water, harvesting, saline agriculture and deaertification control. The site has information regarding the achievements, collaborations and research centers of PCRWR.
http://www.most.gov.pk/frames/organizations/PCRWR.htm

Center for Applied and Molecular Biology (CAMB):- The website is of Center for Applied and Molecular Biology. CAMB offers M.Phil and P.HD degree in the field of Molecular Biology. CAMB also offers short courses to train national as well as international students and researchers in the field of Molecular Biological Research in agriculture, health and environment. Information regarding the admission requirements etc is present at the site.
http://www.most.gov.pk/frames/organizations/CAMB.htm

The Council for Works and Housing Research (CWHR):- The Council for Works and Housing Research (CWHR) was established in 1964 and was brought under the umbrella of Ministry of Science and Technology (MoSt) in 1972. CWHR initiates, promotes and guides scientific research related to civil engineering works such as buildings, roads, bridges, dams, harbors, sewerage, storm water drainage treatment plants etc. The site offers information about the objectives and sub-offices of CWHR.
http://www.most.gov.pk/frames/organizations/CWHR.htm

STEDEC Technology Commercialization Corporation of Pakistan (Private Limited):- STEDEC was established in 1987 as a Private Limited Company as a subsidiary of PCSIR with a capital of Rs. 20 million against an authorised capital of Rs. 50 million. This corporation is registered under Companies Ordinance 1984. It's head office is located at Lahore and also has a regional office in Karachi. STEDEC assists the public sector R&D organisations in the commercialization of indigenously researched products, processes and technologies.
http://www.most.gov.pk/frames/organizations/STEDEC.htm

Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH):- Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH), Islamabad, was established in 1976, as part of Pakistan Science Foundation, Ministry of Science & Technology (Government of Pakistan). The Museum has four Principal Divisions, namely Botanical Sciences, Zoological Sciences, Earth Sciences and Public Services. The first three Divisions are engaged in the collection , identification and other research activities pertaining to plant, animal and mineral resources of Pakistan respectively, while the latter is responsible for public display and education of the collected material. The site offers information on the objectives, services, activities and publications of PMNH.
http://psf.gov.pk/