science clubs and science exhibitions. INTERNATIONAL LIAISON FOR S&T ACTIVITIES Science Is an International activity. By Its very nature, It cal Is for International coopratlon and effective participation of at I nations In Its progress and development. No single coun­ try can ever afford to be Independent of the rest of the world In pursuing the path of science and technology alone and by Itself. It has to have a cooperative effort. The Pol ley proposals there­ fore cal I tor strengthening of S&T cooperation with d£ eloped ·countries, developing countries, members states of the Organisa­ tion of Islamic Countries (OIC> and the United Nations agencies/bodies and organizations through bilateral end multila­ teral agreements. As freedom to exchange Information and establ­ Ishing peronei contact with eminent scientists In wei I establ !sh­ ed research organizations are essential factors for creating e favourable environment for S&T research, Pakistan Scientists wll I be encouraged to participate In International conferences and seminars. Institutional I lnkages between the R&D organizations of Pakistan and relevant Institutions In advanced countries wll I also be establ !shed. FINANCING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY As a result of the United Nations activities In science end technology especially the United Nations conference on Science and Technology for Development and the discussions, seminars and worKshops held to thrash out the proposals for National Science and Technology Pol Icy, the Planning and Economic Ministries have now a greater realisation of the Importance of Science and Tech­ nology to National Development.· A separate Science and Techno­ logy Section has been created In the 'Planning Division to process the S&T research proposals and projects. A number of proposals that emerged out of the above excerclses have found a place In the Sixth Five Year Plan (1983-88) especially with regard to the 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of international cooperation in science and technology, and the need for financing and institutional links between research organizations. It also mentions the creation of a separate section for science and technology in the planning division, and the inclusion of S&T proposals in the Sixth Five Year Plan. These points suggest that the main focus is on the development of science and technology, which is a key driver of economic growth and development.

**Category**
Science and technology