Geological Survey of Pakistan

Geological Survey of Pakistan
ارضیاتی مساحت پاکستان
Agency overview
FormedAugust 14, 1947; 77 years ago (1947-08-14)
HeadquartersQuetta-87300, Balochistan, Pakistan
Employees~1,382
Annual budget₨. 1.28 billion
Minister responsible
Agency executive
Websitewww.gsp.gov.pk

Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP) is an independent executive scientific agency to explore the natural resources of Pakistan. Main tasks GSP perform are Geological, Geophysical and Geo-chemical Mapping of Pakistan. Target of these mapping are resources exploration, Geo-Engineering assessment, Geo-hazard prediction/prevention and addressing environmental issue.[1]

Apart from studying geology, it has various major science disciplines, concerning biology, engineering, hydrology, chemistry and physics.[2] Due to its reputation and studies on fact-finding research, it has undertaken various efforts and studies on mineral exploration.[1]

Headquartered in Quetta and other regional offices in all over the country, and as of current, Dr Sajjad Ahmed [1] is the current and designated director-general of the Geological Survey of Pakistan.[3]

  1. ^ a b c "Geological Survey of Pakistan". Govt. of Pakistan. Geological Survey of Pakistan. 22 January 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  2. ^ Staff. "Geostudies at the GSP". Govt. of Pakistan. GSP (Geostudies). Archived from the original on 13 January 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
  3. ^ Staff writer. "Headquarters and regional offices of the Geological Survey of Pakistan". Govt. Pakistan. Headquarters and regional offices of the Geological Survey of Pakistan. Retrieved 13 January 2014.