Established | 1972 |
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Field of research | |
Location | Wah in Punjab, Pakistan |
Operating agency | Pakistan Ordnance Factories |
Website | https://www.pmt-labs.com.pk/ |
The POF Metallurgical Laboratory (also known as "ML") is a research and development laboratory located near the Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) in Wah Cantonment, Punjab, Pakistan.[1] It's a part of POF Materials Testing Laboratories (PMTL Labs).[2]
Established in 1972 to study non-ferrous metals, it played an important role during the development of Pakistan's clandestine nuclear weapons program.[3][4] It's activities include research into non-ferrous and ferrous metals, materials science as well as testing, accreditation and quality assurance.[5]