strengthenlg of the existing R&D Institutes and establishment of new Institutes In Important dlsclpl lnes and new emerging technologies. However, the resources constraints stll I continue to operate even In respect of the agreed projects Included In the Sixth Plan. This Is due to the fact that mobilisation of the finances has not been achieved to the extent envisaged In the Plan and there are equally or more Important competing demands for funds for providing basic facilities to the population like essential consumer goods, food, education. health, shelter etc. Neverthe­ less It Is very encouraging to note that S&T section of the Planning Dlvtslon Is quite active In pursuing and pushing the S&T research projects. The Government by approving the S&T pol lc~ has made a commitment to the promotion of Science and Technology In general and It Is expected that most projects wll 1 be funded sooner or later. The funds requirements for beginning the process of S&T development In a modest manner has been estimated at about Rs. 5,500 mil lion for the period 1984-88. Nearly 60J of this amount Is allocated In the Sixth Five Year Plan. But these funds are not Placed at the disposal of the Ministry of Science and Technology and the avallabll lty of these funds Is not automatic. The funding Of proposals and projects Is subject to detailed feaslbll lty of the projects and approval by the Planning Division, Centre Deve­ lopment Working Party and the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council. The allocation of fund Is made through' the mechanism of the Ministry of Finance. The qunatum of allocation to each Ministry Is decided on the basis of their previous expen­ diture, competing demands and the resources availability. Pakistan's national Investment In Science and Technology has unlIke that of some progressive developing countries, remained 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the allocation of funds for science and technology research projects in Pakistan, highlighting the challenges faced in mobilizing finances and the importance of promoting science and technology for the country's development. It also mentions the government's commitment to promoting S&T and the estimated funds required for the period 1984-88.

**Category**
Science and technology, Economic development