To promote higher studies and research on pure and applied sciences in Pakistan and to disseminate scientific knowledge. To formulate standards of scientific effort and achievement in Pakistan and to recognize outstanding contributions to the advancements in science. To publish and assist in the publication of scientific Proceedings, Journals, Transactions, Monographs, Books and other scientific literature. To establish and maintain association and relations among Pakistani scientists and the international groups and unions of scientists and organize meetings including coordination of scientific activities of Pakistani and overseas scientists. To award grants, scholarships, fellowships, prizes and medals for scientific research. To undertake such scientific work of national or international importance as the Academy may be called upon to perform by the Government of Pakistan. To have advisory and consultative status with the Ministries and Divisions of the Government dealing with scientific and technical matters, and to represent internationally the scientific work of Pakistan. To secure and administer funds, endowments and other grants for the promotion and development of scientific research or projects of a scientific nature, and for the attainment of the aims and objectives of the Academy. To do all other lawful things that the Academy may consider conducive to or necessary for the attainment of its aims and objectives.