A new UK programme will strengthen Pakistan's ability to generate
credible geological data and unlock growth in the mining and
minerals sector across the country. The initiative is delivered
through the UK funded REMIT programme, in partnership with
International Geoscience Services (IGS), a UK based geoscience
consultancy with extensive experience supporting geological
survey organisations worldwide. Running from April to July 2026,
the programme focuses on strengthening the Geological Survey of
Pakistan's (GSP) technical capability through hands on training
aligned to international standards.
The programme will support GSP through training in digital
geological surveying, geochemical sampling, airborne geophysics
and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). It establishes a
complete end to end digital survey process, from fieldwork and
laboratory analysis through to GIS interpretation and final
geological mapping.
British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott CMG OBE, said:
“Pakistan has extraordinary geological potential, but realising
it depends on trustworthy data collated through modern methods.
Through this partnership, the UK is supporting Pakistan to build
the skills, systems and credibility needed to attract responsible
investment and unlock long term economic potential across the
country.”
Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, said:
“I thank the British High Commission for their support. At a time
of global uncertainty, strengthening the Geological Survey of
Pakistan is vital to reducing reliance on hydrocarbons and
attracting mineral investment.”
This partnership will help equip GSP with the tools and skills
needed to independently design and deliver future national
surveys to investor facing global standards. Sustainable
investment and growth are underpinned by strong institutions and
inclusion from local communities.
The launch event took place at the Geoscience Advanced Research
Laboratories in Islamabad and was attended by senior
representatives from the Government of Pakistan, including the
Federal Minister for Energy, Ali Pervaiz Malik, Director General
of the Geological Survey of Pakistan, Adnan Alam Awan, and other
senior officials.
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Notes to editors:
Pakistan's mining and minerals sector spans approximately 600,000
square kilometres and hosts deposits of more than 90 known
minerals, including copper, gold, coal, chromite, salt and a
range of industrial minerals.
