Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik Visits Geological Survey of Pakistan, Emphasizes efficient Resource Exploration and Energy Security
Islamabad, April 24,2025
Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik visited the Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP) in Islamabad today to review its operations and discuss strategies for enhancing the country’s mineral and hydrocarbon resource exploration potential.
During his visit, the minister was given a detailed briefing by senior officials of GSP on ongoing geological surveys, mineral mapping initiatives, and mineral hunt programs to identify potential reserves across Pakistan. He commended the organization’s recent efforts in identifying untapped natural resources and stressed the importance of modernizing reconnaissance/exploration techniques to support Pakistan’s oil, gas and mineral sector that will help fulfill economic needs of the country. He stressed that global focus is on critical minerals. Mining and Minerals opportunities are larger than any political party or person for Pakistan. It is unfortunate to use it for political point scoring. It should be looked upon from the lens of national interest to ensure these resources truly benefit the local communities & nation.
“The Geological Survey of Pakistan plays a pivotal role in our national development by providing critical data to initiate resource exploration,” said Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik. “With the right investments in technology and expertise, we can unlock vast opportunities in minerals to ensure economic security and drive industrial growth.”
The minister highlighted the government’s commitment to facilitating GSP with advanced tools and international collaborations to accelerate geological research. He appreciated the accelerated mapping program started by GSP using modern satellite imaging based technologies for the unmapped areas of Pakistan that will help harness Pakistan’s resource wealth effectively. ISO certification for the lab is also being aggressively pursued.
Accompanied by senior officials from the Ministry of Petroleum and GSP, the minister toured key facilities, including laboratories and data centers, where he interacted with geologists and scientists. He assured them of full support in overcoming challenges and achieving breakthroughs in resource discovery.
This visit underscores the Prime Minister’s focus on leveraging Pakistan’s natural resources to reduce energy imports, attract investment, and create inclusive & sustainable economic growth.
