Open access in Pakistani libraries - Pakistan Observer

"In Pakistan, OA initiatives are gaining traction but require more pace and support. The Pakistan Research Repository (PRR) preserves theses and dissertations from universities, offering free access to over 21,440 works. PakMediNet facilitates access to medical journals and research, especially in health sciences. Digital transformations have encouraged libraries to digitize and share resources. Public sector universities like Quaid-i-Azam University, Allama Iqbal Open University and Islamic International University have established digital repositories. Institutions like NUST, Bahria University and Air University have also contributed to digitizing and showcasing theses.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, universities such as the University of Peshawar and Abdul Wali Khan University are digitizing records. Private universities, including LUMS, Riphah International and UMT Lahore, have made significant strides. However, universities in Sindh, Balochistan, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan require more support to advance OA initiatives. Pakistani organizations, despite limited budgets, are contributing to the OA movement. The government and stakeholders must actively support these efforts to ensure the success of open access in the country...."