Pakistan Scientific & Technological Information Centre

Building Scientific Research Capacity Across Pakistan

The official PASTIC Training Portal — your gateway to professional development in science, technology, and innovation. Discover, register for, and participate in hands-on training programs, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives delivered by the PASTIC Centre and its sub-centres across Pakistan. Empowering students, researchers, faculty members, and professionals with practical skills for research excellence and lifelong learning.

6  Sub-Centres All 4  Provinces + AJK 80+  Trainings / year
Established 1957 PNC

PASTIC National Center, Islamabad

Home of Pakistan's national scientific information — coordinating research capacity across all six sub-centres.

Attached toGoP. MoST · PSF
Network6 Regional Sub-Centres
Ministry of Science & Technology · Pakistan Science Foundation Nationwide Coverage Hands-on / On Campus · Online · Hybrid Modes Researchers · Students · Faculty Since 1957
Why PASTIC Trainings

Why Choose PASTIC Trainings?

  • Research Excellence Master the skills, methodologies, and best practices essential for high-quality research.
  • Digital Research Technologies Gain practical experience with SPSS, Python, AI tools, GIS, reference management, and other modern research software.
  • Expert-Led Learning Participate in hands-on workshops, thematic webinars, and guest lectures delivered by experienced researchers and industry experts.
  • Thematic Webinars Join expert-led webinars and special sessions organized around national and international scientific events and emerging research themes.
How It Works

Simple Registration Process
Learn from Experienced Experts

01

Discover

Browse the national training calendar filtered by domain, sub-centre, mode, and audience.

02

Register

Create your portal member account, verify your affiliation, and reserve your seat online.

03

Attend

Join at National Center, at your nearest PASTIC sub-centre, , or online — with pre-reading provided.

04

Get Certificate

Complete the assessment and receive a verifiable certificate from PASTIC.

Who It's For

Open to every learner
across every domain.

Whether you are drafting your first proposal or leading a research group, there is a program tailored to your stage.

S

Students

Undergraduate & postgraduate students building foundational research and information literacy skills.

R

Researchers

Early-career and independent researchers advancing methodology, tools, and publication craft.

F

Faculty

University faculty across natural/applied science, social sciences, humanities, medicine, and engineering.

I

Institutions

Universities, R&D organisations, and public-sector bodies seeking capacity-building at scale.

Nationwide Network

A Nationwide Network
for Scientific
Capacity Building

Training activities are conducted throughout the year by both PASTIC National Center and its regional sub-centres, ensuring nationwide access to quality capacity-building programmes in science, technology, and innovation.

Find trainings near me →
IslamabadNational Center
LahorePunjab
KarachiSindh
PeshawarKPK
QuettaBalochistan
FaisalabadPunjab
MuzaffarabadAJ&K
OnlineNationwide
Director General PASTIC · Islamabad
A Message From The Director General, PASTIC

Empowering Pakistan's
next generation of scientists.

"At PASTIC, we believe that a nation's scientific progress rests on the shoulders of its students, researchers, and faculty. Our training portal is our commitment — a disciplined, nationwide, and inclusive effort to place world-class research capacity within reach of every institution across Pakistan."
— Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akram Shaikh (Director General)
52+

Years of service to Pakistan's scientific community

100K+

Researchers, students & faculty trained

6

Sub-centres across all provinces & AJK

100%

Programs open to every academic discipline

Answers

Frequently
asked.

Still curious? Reach out to your nearest sub-centre or the PASTIC training desk.

Who can register for PASTIC trainings?

Students (undergraduate & postgraduate), researchers, and faculty from any recognised institution in Pakistan may register. Some specialised programs may have additional eligibility criteria — listed on each training's detail page.

Are trainings free?

Most PASTIC trainings are subsidised or free for eligible portal members. Any nominal fees are clearly indicated on the training listing.

Where are trainings held?

At the PASTIC Headquarters in Islamabad, at any of our seven sub-centres (Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, Faisalabad, Muzaffarabad), or online — depending on the program.

Do I receive a certificate?

Yes. Upon successful completion and assessment, portal members receive a verifiable digital certificate issued by PASTIC.

Can my university request a custom training?

Absolutely. Institutions may request tailored, on-site, or hybrid programs by contacting the PASTIC training coordination office through the portal.