The role of science in the development of the countries with developed economies is discussed and various examples of developed countries with regard to the percentage of their Gross National Product (GNP) on research are given. New scientific and technical methods to solve the problems of water-logging and salinity in Pakistan and the use of radioisotopes in agriculture and in dredging the harbour of Karachi and other Pakistan ports is described briefly. Views on training of Pakistani youngmen in scientifically advanced countries as well as using foreign experts provided by aid schemes at home are expressed.