The Ministry of Science and Technology is facing a leadership crisis with 11 out of 16 institutions operating without permanent heads.
Critical institutions like the Pakistan Science Foundation and the National Institute of Electronics have been without leadership for several months.
Emergency measures have been implemented to resolve the shortage, with interviews already completed for regular appointments of heads of three institutions.
The absence of permanent leadership in key organizations raises concerns about the ministry's ability to operate efficiently and advance science and technology in Pakistan.