Geological Survey of Pakistan
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.
| ارضیاتی مساحت پاکستان | |
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| Formed | August 14, 1947 |
| Headquarters | Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Employees | ~1,382 |
| Annual budget | ₨. 1.28 billion |
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| Website | www |
Apart from studying geology, it has various major science disciplines, concerning biology, engineering, hydrology, chemistry and physics. Due to its reputation and studies on fact-finding research, it has undertaken various efforts and studies on mineral exploration.
Headquartered in Quetta and other regional offices in all over the country, and as of current, Dr Sajjad Ahmed is the current and designated director-general of the Geological Survey of Pakistan.