Director General's Vision
To strengthen the Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP) as a premier national institution for geoscientific research, mineral exploration, and sustainable development, leveraging cutting-edge technology and international collaborations to unlock Pakistan’s natural resource potential, mitigating the risk of geological hazards, and contribute to the country’s economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social prosperity.
Adnan Alam Awan
Prime Minister Inaugurates Revitalized Geoscience Advance Research Laboratories (GARL), Islamabad
The Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP) proudly shares the successful completion and operational opening of the upgraded Geoscience Advance Research Laboratories (GARL), Islamabad — a milestone initiative that strengthens Pakistan’s analytical and scientific foundations for sustainable mineral development.
The Honorable Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, inaugurated the revitalized facility in an event held on 17th October 2025, in the presence of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Army Staff.
The occasion was attended by Federal Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division), Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik, Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Mr. Ahsan Iqbal, Secretary Petroleum Division, Mr. Momin Agha, and Director General GSP, Mr. Adnan Alam Awan, along with Ambassadors of friendly countries, business leaders, and senior government officials. The dignitaries visited various laboratory sections, interacted with scientists, and appreciated the upgraded facilities, advanced instrumentation, and renewed research environment.
Established in 1991 with the cooperation of the Government of Japan through JICA, GARL has now been comprehensively modernized under a Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) project. The upgradation introduced world-class analytical systems, including X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Wavelength Dispersive XRF, ICP-MS, MP-AES, and Fluid Inclusion Analytical Systems, placing GARL among leading regional facilities.
GARL has also achieved ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation from PNAC, signifying analytical precision of international standards and enabling the generation of data meeting JORC and NI 43-101 reporting codes — essential for credible and bankable mineral resource estimations.
The upgraded laboratories now stand as a national center of excellence for mineral analysis and geoscientific research — fostering innovation, reliability, and technical self-reliance in support of Pakistan’s growing mineral sector.
ISO Certification for GARL, GSP Islamabad
The Drilling Operation At Mashkichah, Near Nokkundi, District Chagai
CHARTER OF GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF PAKISTAN
The Geological Survey of Pakistan is responsible for the study of the geology
of the country in detail, and to assess its resource potential. It shall undertake: –
i) Geological mapping and geoscientific surveys;
ii) Basic and applied research, and
iii) Environmental investigations for an accurate understanding
of the country’s geologic resource and its prudent management.
MISSION
Transformation to modern era
To manage the water scarcity
To increase the GDP of minerals in Pakistan
Geological mapping
Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP)
GEOLOGY & MINERAL EXPLORATION
The Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP) is responsible for the study of the geology of the country in all pertinent details and to assess its geological resource potential…
GEOPHYSICS
Geophysics Division mostly carries out investigations for the minerals and groundwater studies. Sometimes projects are also undertaken as per requirements of the geological Divisions…
DRILLING
The drilling section is responsible for drilling including coring & non-coring mineral exploration projects of the department and outside agencies…
CHEMISTRY
The Chemistry Laboratory is responsible for any type of chemical research and analysis pertaining to rocks, minerals, water and coal samples. It facilitates and provides chemical assessment to the projects conducted by geoscientists of GSP...
PETROLOGY-MINERALOGY
Petrology-Mineralogy Is responsible for Igneous Metamorphic Petrography, Carbonate Petrography, Clastic Sedimentary Rocks Petrography, Thin Section Preparation and Ore Microscopy…
HYDRO-GEOLOGY
Hydrogeology branch is responsible for the Groundwater investigation in the country.
REMOTE SENSING & GIS
A geographic information system (GIS) is a tool for digitizing mapping and analyzing earth events. Remote sensing can characterize and identify earth features using satellite imageries…
HEAD QUARTER – DIVISIONAL & REGIONAL OFFICES
Head Office Director General
Address : P.O Box No. 15 Sariab Road, Quetta
Telephone : +9281-9211032
Fax : +9281-9211018
E-Mail : gsp_qta@gsp.gov.pk
Geoscience Advanced Research Laboratory Director
Address : P.O Box No. 1461 Shahzad Town, Islamabad
Telephone : +9251-9255139/40/41
Fax : +9251-9255136
E-Mail : geoscience_isl@gsp.gov.pk
Northern Area Regional Office Director
Address : Plot No. 84, H-8/1, Islamabad
Telephone : +9251-9257182
Fax : +9251-9250499
E-Mail : gsp_isl@gsp.gov.pk
AJK Directorate Regional Office Director
Address : Mohsin House Near Buraf Khana Lower Chattar, Muzaffarabad
Telephone : +05822-929749
Fax : +05822-929747
E-Mail : gsp_muzaffarabad@gsp.gov.pk
Director
Geological Survey Of Pakistan
Peshawar Regional Office
Address : Plot # 10/11, Sector B1 Phase V, Hayatabad Peshawar
Telephone : +9291-9217075
Fax : +9291-9217023
E-Mail : gsppeshawar@gsp.gov.pk
Eastern Divisional Office Deputy Director General
Address : Trade Centre, Phase II M.A. Jauhar Town, Lahore
Telephone : +9242-35300920
Fax : +9242-35300921
E-Mail : gsp_lhr@gsp.gov.pk
Southern Division Office, Deputy Director General
Address : Street 17. Block No:2 Scheme No.36 Gulistan-e-Jauhar University Road, Karachi
Telephone : +92-21-99261132
Fax : +92-21-99261133
E-Mail : gsp_khi@gsp.gov.pk
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