GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF

PAKISTAN
(GSP)

http://www.gsp.gov.pk/
 INTRODUCTION

Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP) is an attached department of the Federal

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources with its headquarters office located at
Quetta and as per its charter the GSP is responsible for study of geology of the country in
all pertinent details and to assess its geological resource potential. With a balanced,
efficient and competitive structure, GSP is now fully capable to explore mineral
resources and undertake geological, geophysical, geo-technical and geo-chemical
investigations, and drilling. During the recent past GSPs technical services were
frequently availed by the local and foreign companies, institutions and private sector
organizations. The GSP also undertakes development projects to cater to immediate
needs in the fields of geological mapping and mineral exploration. It undertakes:

Geological mapping and other geoscientific surveys,

Basic and applied research in earth sciences,
Scientific investigations for an accurate understanding of the countrys
geological resources and their prudent management, and
Environmental geology and hydrogeological studies.

INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE

The GSP was established in 1947 with the creation of Pakistan. The department is
headed by the Director General. The technical and other activities of the department are
planned and controlled by the Management Advisory Committee (MAC) with all Deputy
Director General and equivalent officer as its member under the Chairmanship of the
Director General. Region and category wise distribution of the manpower available in the
department are given below:

REGION-WISE DISTRIBUTION OF GAZETTED AND NON-GAZETTED

STAFF OF THE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF PAKISTAN

S. No. Name of Office Gazetted Staff Non- Total

Gazetted
Staff
1. GSPs Headquarter office, Quetta.
126 386 512
2. GSPs Regional office, Lahore.
50 113 163
3. GSPs Regional office, Karachi.
41 99 140
4. GSPs Regional office, Islamabad.
22 57 79
5. GSPs Regional office, Peshawar.
18 56 74
6. GSPs Regional office, AJK.
4 13 17
7. GSPs Advance Geoscience
Research Lab, Islamabad. 3 19 22

Total 264 743 1007

 CATEGORY-WISE DISTRIBUTION OF GAZETTED AND NON-GAZETTED
STAFF OF THE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF PAKISTAN

S. No. Category Number

1. Geologists 146
2. Geophysicists 18
3. Chemists 21
4. Drilling Engineers etc 25
5. Photogrammetrists 7
6. Other technical 18
7. Administration & Accounts 29
8. Technical Staff 280
9. Ministerial Staff 155
10. BPS 1-2 staff 308
Total 1007

BUDGET AND FINACNCE

The GSP gets its annual budgetary allocation in the federal budget every year and
some allocation is also made for the department in the federal PSDP for undertaking its
Development Projects. The budget figures for the last five years are given below:

GSPS BUDGET FOR LAST FIVE YEARS

Year 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007

Current 135.675 127.005 145.605 172.783 189.045

Budget
Development 136.824 200.920 133.271 134.330 246.966
Budget

TOTAL 272.499 327.925 278.876 307.113 436.011

ACTIVITIES ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND PROGRESS 2005-2006
2. The technical activities during the year 2005-2006 were undertaken in accordance
with the scheduled cash / work plans which were approved by the ministry of Petroleum
and Natural Resources for the year.

3. Major accomplishments of the department during the fiscal year 2005-2006 are
described below:

REGIONAL GEOLOGICAL MAPPING

4. Geological mapping of 15, 326 sq. km in different areas of the country was
completed on 1:50,000 scale, which included 6400 sq. km in Balochistan, 3936 sq. km. in
Sindh, 1280 sq. km. in NWFP, 1280 sq. km. in Punjab, 1790 sq. km. in Northern areas
and 640 sq. km. in Azad Jamu & Kashmir. In addition digitization for updating of
geological maps of Hyderabad block, Sindh covering an area of 2500 sq. km has been
completed. Province-wise coverage is given below:

5. NWFP: Completed geological mapping of 1, 280 sq. km. area on 1:50,000 scale
in toposheet Nos. 43 F/3 (Mansehra Quadrangle) and 38 N/4 (Parachinar Quadrangle).
Carried out reconnaissance and studied literature for various mapping projects.

6. Balochistan: Completed geological mapping of 6, 400 sq. km. area on 1:50,000

scale in Zhob, Pishin, Loralai, Gwadar and Qila Saifullah districts: toposheet Nos. 35
C/3, 7, 8, 11 & 12 in coastal areas of Pasni & Ormara, 39 F/1,2, 39 A/12, 34 J14 and 34
K/4. Finalization / digitization of coastal areas maps and preparation of cross sections and
report writing in progress.

7. Sindh: Completed geological mapping of 3,936 sq. km. area in toposheet Nos. 40
C/2, 35 P/14 and 35 O/9. Transferred data from aerial photographs to toposheets of
relevant mapping projects. Finalized the geological mapping of toposheet 40 C/2 through
ERDAS satellite imageries processing software. Finalized and completed geological
map of Hyderabad Block using GIS software covering about 2500 sq.km. (Toposheet
Nos. 40 C/3, 4, 7 & 8).

8. Punjab: Completed geological mapping of 1280 sq. km. in toposheet Nos.38 P/6
& 38 P/7 (Mianwali District and areas adjacent to D. I. Khan). Compilation of data &
maps, report writing and thin section study in progress. Digitization of landform,
geological, land use, constructional material and environmental maps is in progress.
Water sample location map and water quality maps have been prepared. Rock and water
samples have been collected and chemical analysis is in progress.

9. AJK: Completed geological mapping of 640 sq. km. Area in toposheet No. 42
J/5. Preparation of maps, cross section, digitization and training in GIS ArcView in
progress.

10. Northern Areas: 1790 sq. km area of toposheet No. 43 I/15, Astore area 43 A/16
(Jijal quadrangle) and 43 I/6 (Gashu quadrangle) have been mapped. Compilation of
maps and lab studies are in progress.
BASIC AND APPLIED RESEARCH

11. Alteration study of Gold mineralization in Hushe and Runthuk areas of

District Khaplu Toposheet No;s 52 A/7 and 52 A/12 respectively

Completed sample collection & sorting for alteration studies of gold

mineralization in Hushe, Machulu and Ranthak areas of Khaplu (Toposheet Nos. 42 A/7,
8 & 12). Chemical analysis of the samples is in progress.

12. Sedimentological studies along the modern Indus River in Northern Areas

Fieldwork has been completed and compilation of field data, report writing and
other related studies are in progress.

PALEONTOLOGIC AND STRATIGRAPHIC STUDIES

13. Early Tertiary Paleontology and sequence stratigraphy of Sulaiman Range, a

GSP-Museum of Paleontology, Michigan University, USA Joint Research
Programme

The report Rodhocetus Balochistanensis, an Arcaeocete Whale from the early

middle Eocene of Rakhni area, Barkhan district, Balochistan has been finalized and
submitted for review. Security and other arrangements were made for field work. Studied
literature on sequence stratigraphy from the book Principles of Sedimentology and
Stratigraphy. Field work was carried out in the Eastern part of the Sulaiman Range for
collection of field data and study of vertebrate fauna. Compilation of report entitled
Preliminary Report on Coal Occurrence of Eocene Domanda formation in Eastern
Sulaiman Range, D. G. Khan area, Punjab, Pakistan was completed. Three samples of
coal collected and analyzed, under the same project.

14. Paleo-environmental study of Jurassic-Cretaceous rocks and the origin of

dinosaurs in Pakistan

Field investigations were carried out for the study of K-T boundary of
Ziarat, Barkhan, Musa Khel, D. I. Khan and Mianwali areas. The report Rodhocetus
Balochistanensis, an Arcaeocete Whale from the early middle Eocene of Rakhni area,
Barkhan district, Balochistan has been finalized and submitted for review. Field work
was carried out in the Eastern part of the Sulaiman Range for collection of field data and
study of vertebrate fauna. Compilation of report entitled Preliminary Report on Coal
Occurrence of Eocene Domanda formation in Eastern Sulaiman Range, D. G. Khan area,
Punjab, Pakistan was completed. Three samples of coal collected and analyzed, under
the same project.

15. Compilation of Stratigraphy of Balochistan and Tectonic setup of

Sulaiman Range was undertaken.

Collection and study of literature on tectonics, basinal architecture and

distribution of rock formations in different sedimentary basins of Balochistan. Additional
data has been collected on the geohydrologic and economic aspects of the stratigraphic
sequence of Balochistan.

16. Establishment of Vertebrate Paleontology Museum and Reference section

and Kara Koram Highway Rock Reference section at GSP Islamabad Office.

Cataloging of samples was carried out for identification and display in the
museums.

HYDROGEOLOGICAL STUDIES

17. Hydrogeological investigations of Mastung area, Pishin Lora Hydro

geological Basin, Balochistan.

A thorough study of the drainage system of the southern and northern

parts of Pishin Lora Basin has been carried out. This study includes the drainage system
of Kalat, Mangochar, Mastung and Quetta.

REGIONAL GEOPHYSICAL MAPPING PROJECTS

18. Detailed geophysical surveys over magnetic anomaly near Kasur, District
Kasur, Punjab.
Field work has been completed. In total 18 sq. km. area has been covered by 725
gravity and magnetic observation. Data processing completed and gravity and magnetic
anomaly maps have been prepared. Interpretation, computer modeling and report writing
are in progress.

19. Detailed geophysical surveys over magnetic anomaly near Kahna Town,
District Lahore Punjab

Data of previous geophysical surveys has been collected. Interpretation, computer

modeling and report writing are in progress.

20. Self potential magnetic and gravity surveys in Kiar Sachcha; Masina Kalan
and Garhi Habibullah areas of Hazara, NWFP for metallic mineralization.
(Coverage of 6.5 sq. km. area)

Kiar Sachcha Area

Covered 1 Sq. Km area by 300 magnetic and 280 SP observations. Data

processing and maps completed. Interpretation and modeling completed.

Garhi Habibullah Area

Covered 5 Sq. Km area by 276 SP, 280 gravity and 580 magnetic
observations. Anomaly map prepared. Interpretation and modeling completed.
 Masina Kalan Area

Covered 1/2 Sq. Km area by 155 SP, and 180 magnetic observations. Data
processing and anomaly maps completed. Computer modeling of magnetic
anomalies and interpretation completed.

21. Magnetic and self potential surveys in Bajour Agency area for manganese
deposits.

Covered 1 sq. km. area by 900 magnetic and 700 self potential
observations. Data processing completed and anomaly maps prepared. Report
completed and submitted for review.

ECONOMIC GEOLOGY

22. Petrological studies of Eocene rocks of Meting area, Quadrangle 40 C/4,

Thatta District, Sindh, Pakistan

Carried out megascopic studies of 30 samples of dolomite /limestone. Report

writing is in progress.

23. Petrographic and geochemistry of basalts to determine the tectonic

environment, Rani Kot, Dadu District, Sindh

Collected data on geochemistry of basalts and samples & studied literature.

Analysis of samples in progress.

24. Petrological studies of dolomite along stratigraphic sections measured at

Matyaro & Kathwari, Thano Bula Khan, Sindh

Completed petrographic studies of 40 samples of dolomitized limestone. Report

writing and other studies are in progress.

25. Studies for the preparation of isopach maps and lateral extension of Lakhra
coalfield in further south, Dadu District, Sindh

Prepared isopach maps regarding ash, sulphur, coal seams thickness and BTU
based on available data. Third draft of map has been finalized.

26. Chakwal District Resources Map

Field studies have been completed. Scanning and digitization of Chakwal district
map is in progress. Improved version of mineral map of Chakwal has been prepared.

27. Geology and Mineral Resource Map of Lahore District, Punjab.

 Carried out geological mapping of Model Town and Raiwind areas. Collected
water samples and marked petrol pumps and brick kilns of rural areas. Completed
analysis of 55 water samples. Demarcated environmental setting of rural areas of Lahore
district. Data of silty clay and sand resources have been compiled and transferred on
maps.

28. Dolomite resources of Khewra, Jutana, Ara Basharat area District Jhelum.

Carried out field work and measured stratigraphic sections in Jutana Bhaganwala
area. Analysis of samples collected is in progress.

29. Evaluation of poly metallic mineralization in Khan Kalan area, District

Muzaffarabad, AJK

Sample collection, laboratory study and compilation of data were undertaken.

Report writing is in progress.

30. Completed sample collection & sorting for alteration studies of gold
mineralization in Hushe, Machulu and Ranthak areas of Khaplu (Toposheet Nos. 42 A/7,
8 & 12). Chemical analysis of the samples is in progress.

ENVIRONMENTAL & ENGINEERING GEOLOGICAL STUDIES

31. Geological studies and environmental concerns of the Shekhupura area,

(toposheet No. 44 E/14)

Field work and collection of data of environmental concerns have been

completed. Report writing is in progress.

32. Environmental Geology, Mineral and Groundwater Investigations of Sialkot-

Daska area (Toposheet No. 43 L/7)

Geological mapping, ground water and environmental studies have been carried
out and the compilation work is in progress.

33. Engineering geological investigation from Mansehra to Naran,

Environmental & Urban geological studies of Gilgit and surrounding,
Landslide risk assessment map of Hattian Bala and preparation of Inventory
of landslide in Muzaffarabad, Neelum, Jhelum, and Kagan / Kunhar valleys.

Engineering geological investigation from Mansehra to Naran have been carried

out. Compiled road log from Mansehra to Naran. Studied in detail six landslide sites
between Balakot to Naran.

Field work completed for Environmental & Urban geological studies of Gilgit and
surrounding areas.
 Prepared Landslide risk assessment map of Hattian Bala. Prepared the
Geological, Geomorphological, Engineering Geological and Hazard Zonation Map of the
area.

Inventory of landslide in Muzaffarabad, Neelum, Jhelum, and Kagan / Kunhar

valleys was prepared for the Potential hazards of Landslides and mitigation measures of
earthquake hit areas of October 8th Earthquake.

SEMINARS/SYMPOSIA/LECTURES/ WORKSHOPS

34. Workshop on Coal, Granite & China Clay Resources of Thar area, Sindh

The Geological Survey of Pakistan organized a workshop on the Coal, Granite

and other Mineral Resources of Thar on May 31, 2005 at Karachi in collaboration with
Sindh Coal Authority. Workshop was well attended by eminent geoscientists from all
over the country. This event was dedicated to Dr. N. M. Khan and Dr. Farhat Hussain,
former Director Generals of the department. Sindh Minister for Mines and Mineral
Development, Mr. Irfan ullah Marwat was the Chief Guest at the occasion.

It is widely known that the present level of energy generation in the country is far
short of that which is necessary to sustain the rate of industrial growth and satisfy
growing consumer requirements. In the energy based societies of today, every indigenous
source of energy must therefore be tapped and put to optimum use. Pakistan has
considerable oil, gas, coal reserves; tidal, solar and hydel potential.

35. Intl Conference on Earthquake in Pakistan Its Implications & Hazard

Mitigation

The Geological Survey of Pakistan, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Resources

successfully organized an International Conference at Islamabad on January 18-19, 2006
on 8th October, 2005 Earthquake in Pakistan, Its Implications & Hazard Mitigation.
The purpose of this conference was to bring the global community of geoscientists to
discuss latest advancements in geosciences, earthquake engineering, seismic risks, active
tectonic zones of the country and methodologies for hazard mitigation. Conference
examined the reliability of the existing seismic and building codes of Pakistan for
designing earthquake resistant structures and buildings. The conference also focused on
active tectonics of the Himalaya and western collisional belt of Pakistan, seismology,
paleo-seismology, geotechnical engineering, landslide hazards and risks, space
technologies for disaster mitigation. More than 40 geoscientists, geotechnical engineers,
seismologists, disaster control specialists and scholars from India, Iran, France, Japan,
Turkey, US and UK attended this conference.

Mian Muhammad Soomro, Chairman Senate inaugurated this mega event. Mr.
Amanullah Khan Jadoon, Federal Minister and Mir Muhammad Naseer Mengal, Minister
of State for Petroleum & Natural Resources were the special guests at the inaugural
session. Mirza Talib Hasan, Director General GSP welcomed the 400 plus assembled
distinguished delegates. Mr. Amanullah Khan Jadoon, was the Chief Patron and Mr.
Ahmed Waqar, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Resources was the Patron of
this conference. The Federal Minister in his welcoming address said that the 2-day
conference was called to discuss need to change the country from being a calamity driven
nation to a prevention driven society. He paid tributes to those who had lost their lives,
loved ones and properties due to severe earthquake on the fateful morning of Oct.8 last
year. While we all mourn about this tragic incident, we are committed to support the
reconstruction, rehabilitation and revival campaign. The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural
Resources is working with GSPs earth scientists, and other specialists to find ways to
design a robust and comprehensive Disaster Management Plan to mitigate similar
calamities in the future.

36. Brief activities of Geological Survey of Pakistan associated with the 8th
October, 2005 Earthquake

The Geological Survey of Pakistan provided the following material for

Revision/Updating of Building Code of Pakistan:

Geological Map of Pakistan.

Tectonic Map of Pakistan.
Seismo-tectonic Map of Pakistan.
Seismic Hazard Zone Maps of Pakistan.

The following maps were prepared for assessment of earthquakes and related hazards
in the earthquake hit areas:

Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Estimation for the Islamabad & Rawalpindi areas.
Preparation of Landslide Risk Assessment Map of Earthquake affected areas.
Landslide Risk assessment Map of Hattian Bala Lanslide.
Potential Hazards of Landsliding and Mitigation Measures of Earthquake hit areas.
International Conference on 8th October 2005 Earthquake in Pakistan, its implications
& Hazard mitigation:
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SEISMIC HAZARD ZONES OF PAKISTAN

 A presentation was given to the Honourable Prime Minister jointly by GSP &
NESPAK regarding Building Code dated 31st January 2006

37. Optical Mineralogy and Ore Microscopy

One week workshop on optical mineralogy and ore microscopy was organized
from 1-7 June, 2006 by GSP Geoscience laboratory, Islamabad. The Director General
GSP, inaugurating the workshop, welcomed the participants and stressed that such
courses be organized more frequently and the participants should utilize the expertise
thus obtained in carrying out their research, he added. The workshop included lectures
and hands-on practice on preparation of thin & polished ore sections, sample preparation,
construction of optical and ore microscope, optical properties and identification of
common rock forming and ore minerals, properties and identification of ore textures and
paragenetic studies under ore microscope. Dr. Rehanul Haq Siddiqui and Dr. Said
Raheem Khan, Deputy Directors and Dr. Tehseenullah Khan, Assistant Director were the
resource persons of the workshop. Eight participants from GSP headquarter and GSP
Regional Offices at Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar benefited from the workshop. Mr.
Rashhed Hussain Malik, Director General (Minerals) was the Chief Guest in the
concluding ceremony and he gave away certificates to the participants of the course.

GENERAL

38. A seminar on Seismic Risk of Karachi area and its mitigation Some new
thoughts was arranged by GSP, Southern Zone at Karachi office. The main
speaker was Mr. Ghulam Sarwar from the Earth Science Department, Louisiana,
USA. The seminar was well attended by the geoscientist from the GSP and other
organizations.

39. An advanced course in Satellite Remote Sensing (SRS) and Geographic

Information System (GIS) was organized by SUPARCO at Karachi. Mr. Ali
Muhammad and Mrs. Yasmin Rizvi Assistant Directors from GSP, Karachi
attended the course.

40. International Museum Day is celebrated all over the world every year on 18th
May. The GSP has also been making arrangements for the past several years to
celebrate this event. Every year a theme is decided by the Intl Council of
Museums (ICOM) which had decided this year to celebrate the event with the
theme of Museum and Young People. The event provides an opportunity for
museum professionals to meet the public and to provide a nucleus for museums
creative aspirations and efforts, highlighting the departments research activities
which otherwise remain un-noticed from the public. Like the previous years, the
GSP Museum received an overwhelming response when earlier celebrated the
varied themes such as Museums and Friends, Collecting today for tomorrow,
Museums in the service of society and Museums: Building community.

41. The GSP commemorated 71st anniversary of the Great Quetta Earthquake of May
31, 1935 by holding a seminar and a special exhibition. Senator Ms. Rehana
Yahya Baloch was the chief guest at the occasion. MPA Ms. Raheela Durrani,
Nazim Zarghoon Town Mr. Rozi Khan Kakar, Nazim Chiltan Town Mir
Muhammed Ismail Lehri, and Mr. Amir Khan, Commandent Civil Defence
 Organization were the guest of honor at this occasion. Addressing the gathering,
in his inaugural speech, Mr. Asif Nazeer Rana Assistant Director GSP told the
audience that anniversaries of calamities make us revisit the ways and means in
which we may avoid mistakes made in the past and learn from history. Mr.
Mehtabur Rehman, Chief Geophysict highlighted seismic risks in Quetta giving a
brief history of seismicity. The Guest Speaker, Mr. Ziauddin Ahmed, Director
Geophysical Centre took a look at some of the lessons that should have been
drawn from the 31st May calamity.

42. Keeping in view the importance of capacity building for upgrading the
professional standards, the headquarters office of the Geological Survey of
Pakistan with its largest professional pool has devised an extensive training
module in geological mapping techniques in March 2006 for ten newly recruited
technical officers. Geological Field Excursions to Musa Khel, Zhob, Loralai and
Khuzdar districts were a part of this training program. The training program was
conducted under the supervision of Mr. A.M. Subhani, former Deputy Director
General, Mr. Altaf Ali Khan, Director and Mr. Shahid Ghani, Assistant Director.

43. DRILLING OPERATIONS

The Geological Survey of DRILLING IN PROGRESS

Pakistan undertakes drilling under
various programmes for energy (coal)
and mineral exploration. During this
period GSP undertook extensive
drilling operations under its different
development projects, which included
sinking of 18 bore holes for a
cumulative depth of 3080 meters for
coal and mineral exploration. A total
of 13 bore holes were drilled in
Khaskheli area Badin, Sindh, Hangu
and Karak coal field, NWFP and Sore
Range area Balochistan for
exploration of coal.

The mineral exploration

programme of the GSP included
drilling of 5 bore holes for a
cumulative depth of 921 meters in
Nooriabad, Dadu district, Sindh, Haji
Goth, Uthal, Lasbela district and Nok
Kundi, Chagai district, Balochistan for
exploration of iron ore and massive
sulphide copper mineralization.
CHEMICAL LABORATORY WORK

44. Analyzed 1023 samples for 6972 estimations in GSP laboratories at Quetta,
Karachi and Lahore. The GSP Advance Geoscience Research Laboratories at Islamabad
prepared 492 powdered samples and 225 thin sections / polished blocks. The chemical
section analyzed 214 samples for 1465 estimations by XRF, AAS and wet analysis.
Analysed 478 samples by XRD.

PUBLICATIONS

45. The research activities of the department were published in form of 4 Information
Releases, and 10 geological maps. The Publication Directorate, Quetta edited and
finalized 10 geological maps. The departmental newsletter GSP Newsletter was
published regularly highlighting geoscientific activities of the department.

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS EXECUTED BY GSP

46. Construction of Office and Laboratory building for GSP at Peshawar.

Carried out various finishing works like fixation of marble floor and facing tiles,
distempering, fixation of wooden / aluminum doors and windows, foot paths and parking
place / sheds. Fixing of aluminum doors, windows and ventilators and finishing works in
progress.

47. Exploration of Hangu and Karak Coal Deposits, NWFP, Pakistan.

Completed geological mapping of 1550 sq. km. area on 1:50,000 scale. Measured
8 stratigraphic sections in different areas. Completed pitting/ trenching at 10 sites up to
the depth of 3-5 meters. Completed drilling of four bore holes; coal was hit in three holes.
Sent 110 samples for reflectance studies to the GSP headquarter. Completed proximate
and ultimate analysis of 45 coal samples. Finalized 2 maps (toposheet Nos. 38 O/1 & 38
O/5) for printing. Reviewed and checked 2 maps (toposheet Nos. 38 K/10 & 38 K/14) for
printing. Interim draft report is in progress.

48. Assessment of Coal Potential of Ghazij Basin in Balochistan, Pakistan.

Completed geological mapping of 575 sq. km. on 1:50,000 scale and 50 sq. km.
on 1:10,000 scale. Surveying was carried out for preparation of 3 profiles for drill hole
sites. Two bore holes have been completed to a depth of 1200 and 650 feet depth. Two
coal seams were encountered one of 7 inches at a depth of 236 feet and another of 15
inches at a depth of 632 feet. The samples are under process for analyses. Carried out
reconnaissance field investigations in Harnai- Khost and Sharig areas to select borehole
locations for the second phase of investigations for coal.

49. Exploration for Coal in Kotli Area, Azad Jammu & Kashmir
 Coal samples sorted and dispatched to chemical laboratory, GSP, Karachi for
analysis. Topographic maps on 1:10,000 scale were procured from Land Use Planning
Directorate, Muzaffarabad. Prepared geological map of Dandli Coal Field, along with
stratigraphic section of the host Patala formation. Field work has been completed in
Danwan & Janjora coal field areas and samples collected. Preparations for undertaking
drilling at Kotli, AJK is in progress.

50. Accelerated Mineral Exploration of GSP to Identify New Economic Mineral

Deposits of the Country.

Eight bore holes have been drilled with a cumulative depth of 800 meters at
Nooriabad, Dadu district, Sindh for exploration of iron ore. The boreholes were logged
and samples were collected for petrographic studies and chemical analysis.

Maintenance and shifting of drilling rigs and allied equipment to Uthal, Lasbela
district for exploration of massive sulphide deposits in the area. Drilling of 1st bore hole
at Haji Goth, District Lasbela was completed to the depth of 1016 feet (309 meters).
Primary copper mineralization was encountered at 755, 849, 875, 901, 916, 920, 924 &
932 feet depths. Thus a total of 10 feet cumulative thickness of mineralization has been
estimated.

Drilling of 2nd bore hole has been completed at the depth of 1005 feet (306
meters) at Haji Goth, Uthal, Lasbela district, Balochistan for assessment of copper ore.
Six mineralized zones in form of chalcopyrite were encountered at various depths after
195 meters depth. Pyrite grains are also disseminated along with chalcopyrite. Feldspars,
serpentine and zeolites are also present. Geological logs have been completed and
chemical analysis and petrographic studies of core samples for both bore holes are in
progress.

Petrographic studies and re-logging of geological logs of Nooriabad were

completed. Transfer of data is in progress. Report has been completed and published as
Information Release No. 830. Report on iron ore exploration in Silanwali, Sargodha
district has been completed. Report writing on copper prospects in Haji Goth, Uthal,
Lasbela district, compilation of field data and log interpretation are in progress. Compiled
completion report of the project.

51. Ground Follow up of Aeromagnetic Anomalies in Chagai / Lasbela Districts,

Balochistan.

Regional and detailed integrated Geophysical Ground Follow-up Surveys under

taken over 5-6 Aeromagnetic anomalies in Juzzak, Mashkichah, Pachinkoh and Siah Dik
areas of Chagai District has been completed.

Regional and detailed integrated Geophysical Ground Follow-up Surveys

finalized over 5-6 Aeromagnetic anomalies in Juzzak, Mashkichah, Pachinkoh and Siah
Dik areas of Chagai District. Data acquisition, processing, interpretation, analysis and
modeling undertaken side by side. Recommendations for borehole locations were also
finalized. Based on the accomplished regional to detailed geophysical survey, 3
exploratory drill holes have been proposed in Mashki Chah, Pachin Koh and Siah Dik for
mineral appraisal. The first draft report on ground follow up of aero-magnetic anomalies
in the project areas has been completed. One bore hole is completed at Mashki Chah and
40 feet zone of iron mineralization was encountered, its grade and quantity will be
determined on the basis of chemical results.

52. Systematic Evaluation and Appraisal of Coal Resources of Four Specific

Tracts in Thar Coal Field, Mithi District, Sindh.

The GSP has planned to further drill-evaluate the coal resources in Thar and
started reconnaissance geological survey in adjoining area of Thar coal field to identify
two additional blocks and prepared topo-maps. The process of prequalification for CBM
studies has been started. Drilling rig and allied equipment have been shifted to the project
area after necessary maintenance. Four bore holes were drilled for a depth of 447-7
(136.5 m), 609-7 (185.9 m), 760(231.7 m) and 885 (269.8 m) at Khaskheli, Badin for
exploration and evaluation of coal in the area. Mobilized the rig and shifted the camp at
Kario Ghanwer from KG-4 to the new drilling site. During the second phase of
investigations four bore holes completed for 292 (89 m), 272 (82 m), 295 (90 m) and
765 (233 m) depths. Two coal seams of 5 thickness were hit in the fourth bore hole at
the depths 570 & 640. Organized a 2-day seminar on coal resources of Thar/ Sindh in
collaboration with Sindh Coal Authority (SCA).

53. Accelerated Geological Mapping & Geochemical Exploration of the out-crop

area of Pakistan.

Established project office at Quetta and provincial offices at Islamabad,

Peshawar, Karachi and Lahore. Advertised the technical posts for the recruitment of
Assistant Directors, Chemists and Geophysicist, Short listed the applicants on merit basis.
Prepared the schedule for interview.

Topographic maps and aerial photographs are available. SPOT imageries (3 band
and 4 band) have been purchased to cover partly the principal project areas.

Three Vehicle Defender have been purchased and allocated to regional project
offices. Purchased workstations, remote sensing equipments & related softwares
(ERDAS), laptop, 20 GPS, printers/scanners & IT equipments, field camp equipments
and general store items. Also acquired Data Dialup Port (DDP) lines for data
communication. Training courses in Remote Sensing techniques and GIS, using ERDAS
were arranged by GSP at Islamabad and Karachi offices. 2 Officers attended an advance
course in Remote Sensing and GIS at SUPARCO, Karachi. Transfer of geological data
on SPOT imageries using ERDAS is done at Karachi office. Transfer of geological data
and Landset image of the Salt Range area is being done at Lahore office.

Regional geological mapping of 5, 000 sq.km area completed in Punjab,

Balochistan and Sindh. Geological mapping of 3 toposheets have been completed in
Balochistan covering an area 1920 sq.km. Selected rock-sampling was done in economic
areas. Geological mapping of 3 toposheets covering an area of 1875 sq km area is
completed in Sindh. 2 stratigraphic sections measured. 27 rock and chip samples were
collected. Geological mapping and geochemical exploration is done in Punjab to cover 2
toposheets (Kirana area), covering an area of 1280 sq km.
 Geo-chemical samples (200 samples) are collected for determinations of
Major/minor elements and iron mineralization. A professional (Ph.D. in Geo-chemistry)
from PU was deputed to train the technical officers to conduct geo-chemical survey in the
field. Reconnaissance surveys are conducted for geological and geochemical exploration
in NWFP. Geo-chemical sampling in selected potential areas was done for iron, graphite
and copper. Sampling for Pb-Zn mineralization is done in Chitral area and for Antimony
in Shishi Valley, Drosh. Analysis of major and minor elements to determine geo-
chemical behaviors and tectonic setting was done.

54. Upgradation/Strengthening of Geoscience Advance Research Laboratories,

Geological Survey of Pakistan.

Recruitment of project personnel under process and the posts available under the
project have been advertised interviews conducted on 3rd July. Building plans prepared
and are being finalized in consultation with PWD. The soil and foundation tests will be
conducted in July 2006. Rs. 25.00 million transfered to Pak PWD.

Two locally assembled Chinese Jeeps were purchased. Atomic Absorption

Spectrophotometer and Immersion circulator have been purchased. One workstation and
IT equipment also purchased. Analysed 171 samples for 1800 estimations.

PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITES AND TARGETS 2006-2007

55. The GSP will undertake mapping of about 20,000 sq. km. area in various parts of
the country. In addition to the geological mapping an area of 400 sq. km. will be covered
through geophysical surveys. Mineral exploration projects include investigations for
copper-gold, iron & Lead-Zinc-Barite deposits in Balochistan and NWFP, studies for
celestite, limestone and mineralization in Nagar Parker in Sindh. Coal exploration will be
carried out in the Eastern Salt Range, D. G. Khan, Punjab in addition to four development
projects for coal exploration. Land slide and other geo hazard studies will be carried out
in earth quake hit areas in Northern Areas and Azad Kashmir. Geochemical exploration
will be carried out various areas of Balochistan, Sindh, Punjab and NWFP. urban and
hydrogeological studies will be carried out for Lahore and Islamabad cities. Research
projects will also be undertaken in collaboration with Harvard, Howard and Michigan
universities of U.S.A. Eight development projects (including 4 in energy sector and 4 in
mineral sector) will be executed. The province-wise activities under regular projects will
be as under: -

A. BALOCHISTAN

56. Regional Geological Mapping

Geological research for mapping and mineral exploration will be carried out by
covering an area of 10, 980 sq. km. in Pashin & Zhob Districts and Southern Balochistan
on 1: 50,000 scale. This includes mapping of 1, 920 sq. k. by the Western Zone, GSP
Quetta and 8, 960 sq. km. by the GSP Regional Office Karachi in Lasbela district,
Southern Balochistan.

57. Paleontology & Stratigraphy

 The Sedimentological studies of the K/T boundary especially in lower Indus
Basin and Balochistan, (Location: All over Sindh Province and in
Balochistan areas (Zidi, Bhat Kirthar, Khuzdar, Mai Ghati, Kahan, Zirgai and
Speraragha).
Early Tertiary Paleontology and Sequence Stratigraphy of Sulaiman Range.
Location: Zinda Pir and surrounding areas of Taunsa and D. G. Khan
Districts of Punjab Province).
Detailed Biostratigraphy of Kohat formation (Eocent age) (Kohat-Potwar
province (Kohat District NWFP) Toposheet No. 38 O/6, 38 O/10).

58. Geophysical Mapping, Exploration and Research:

Spot investigations/Advisory services for Public/Private sectors as and when
required.

59. Chemistry
Analyses of rock and mineral samples. The quantum for analyses will depend
on their collection of mineral and rock samples by the field parties.

60. Drilling
Drilling of 12 shallow bore holes for a cumulative depth of 10000 m. in
Ghazij basin, Hangu, Chagai and Thar & Badin areas will be undertaken
during the current year.

61. Surveying
Field survey for determination of grid coordinates and collar elevation of drill
holes in Thar coalfield area.
To meet the demands of survey and photogrammetric map compilation work
required by various directorates and divisions of GSP during the year.

B. SINDH

62. Regional Geological Mapping

Geological research for mapping and mineral exploration will be carried out by
covering an area of 13, 440 sq. km. through geological mapping in different parts of the
province on 1: 50,000 scale. This includes 8, 960 sq. km in Southern Balochistan and
4, 480 sq. km. in Sindh as detailed below:

Geological Mapping of toposheet Nos. 35 I/7, 11, 12, 15, 16; 35 J/9,10,
13, 14, 15;35 N/2, 3, 4& 5 Lasbela district, Balochistan

Geological Mapping of toposheet Nos. 40 L/13,14,15,16; 40 P/1,2,3

Dadu, Hyderabad and Badin Districts, Sindh

Updating of Geological maps on 1:50,000 scale.

Toposheet 35 N/15

Toposheet 35 O/3

Toposheet 35 0/5
63. Economic Geology

Study/Evaluation of celestite mineralization near Kalu Kohar (35 O/12)

Dadu District, Sindh, Pakistan.
Petrological studies of Eocene rocks of Meting area, Quadrangle 40 C/4,
Thatta District, Sindh, Pakistan.
Petrography and Geo-chemistry of basalts to determine the tectonic
environment of their emplacement, Ranikot area, Dadu District, Sindh (35
O/13) area, Dadu District, Sindh (35 O/13)

64. Geophysical Survey

Magnetic mapping for delineation of possible mineralization in the Nagar

Parkar Basement complex, Tharparkar Sindh.
Spot investigations as and when required for Public/Private sector
agencies.area.

C. PUNJAB

65. Regional Geological Mapping

Geological research for mapping and mineral exploration will be carried out by
covering an area of 3, 200 sq. km. under the following projects on 1: 50,000 scale.

Regional geological mapping, geochemical exploration and evaluation of

mineral and water resources of Kalchas quadrangle (Toposheet No. 39
G/11), Rajanpur District, Punjab.
Regional geological mapping, geochemical exploration and evaluation of
mineral and water resources of Raazo Kund Pass quadrangle (Toposheet
No. 39 G/12), Sibi District, Balochistan and Rajanpur District, Punjab.
Regional geological mapping, geochemical exploration and evaluation of
mineral and water resources of Shahwali quadrangle (Toposheet No. 39
H/10), Rajanpur District, Punjab.
Regional geological mapping and evaluation of mineral and water
resources of Dilbar quadrangle (Toposheet No. 39 H/13), Rajanpur
District, Punjab.
Regional geological mapping and evaluation of mineral and water
resources of Rojhan quadrangle (Toposheet No. 39 H/14), Rajanpur
District, Punjab.

66. Economic Geology

Geochemical exploration and updating of geological maps of Rabwah and

Chiniot quadrangle (Toposheet Nos. 44 A/13 and 14), Sargodha and
Chiniot districts, Punjab respectively.
Geochemical prospecting and updating of geological map of Dera Khalil
Bugti quadrangle (Toposheet No. 39 H/9), Rajanpur District, Punjab and
Sibi District, Balochistan.
Coal exploration in the Eocene Domanda Formation in eastern Sulaiman
Range, D. G. Khan District, Punjab.
67. Geophysical Survey

Detailed geological survey over a magnetic anomaly near Kahna

Town/BRB Canal near Jallo Town, Lahore District, Punjab.
Regional gravity and magnetic surveys in Mardan area, NWFP.
Spot investigations under the request from public/private sectors of
Punjab, NWFP, and Azad Kashmir.

D. NORTHERN AREAS

68. Geological Mapping

Detailed Geological Mapping of the Main Boundary (Thrust (MBT) &

Jhelum Fault.

69. Engineering & Environmental Geology

Potential Hazards of Land sliding and Mitigation Measures at Hattian
Bala and other Earthquake Hit Areas.

Landslides Study and Hazard Zonation Map of Neelam Valley, AJK

Landslides Study and Hazard Zonation Map of Jhelum Valley, AJK.

Landslides Study and Hazard Zonation Map of Kaghan Valley, NWFP.

Environment and Urban Geological studies of Gilgit and surrounding

areas:

70. Research / International Collaborative Projects

Neo-tectonics and Quantification of current Post-seismic Deformation

after the October 8, 2005, Earthquake with Grenoble University,
France Chambery University France.
Landslide risk assessment and mitigation measure with Norwegian
Geotechnical Institute (NGI) in Oslo, Norway.
Preparation of Landslide risk assessment map of District Muzaffarabad
AJK, with Durham University UK.

E. GEOSCIENCE LAB., ISLAMABAD

71. Regional Geological Mapping
Geological mapping and mineral investigation covering 640 sq. km. of Jijal
Quadrangle, Kohsitan, North Pakistan (continued).
Geochemical Investigations in Chitor Khand area, district Ghizer, Northern
Pakistan

72. Research Projects

Evaluation of industrial mineral resources of Pakistan.
 Arsenic and fluoride contamination in Kalanwala Waters (continued).
Petrological and geochemical studies of Nagaparakar area Sindh, Pakistan.
Mineralogy of Ghari Chandan bentonite deposits, Peshawar District, NWFP,
Pakistan.

F. NWFP
73. Regional Geological Mapping

Geological research for mapping and mineral exploration will be carried out by
covering an area of 2, 560 sq. km. in different parts of the province of NWFP on 1:
50,000 scale as detailed below:

Geological Mapping and Minerals Investigation of Darband Quadrangle

(43-B/15) District Mansehra.
Regional Geological Mapping and Minerals Investigation of Dir Quadrangle
(38-M/16) District Dir.
Regional Geological Mapping and Minerals Investigation of Lal Qila
Quadrangle (38-N/13), Dir District.
Regional Geological Mapping and Minerals Investigation of Chakarkot
Quadrangle (38-O/6) F.R Kohat & Kohat District.

74. Economic Geology

Evaluation and assessment of Iron Ore in NWFP, Pakistan.

75. Technical Assistance

Technical assistance such as demarcation of dangerous (High Risk Zones)

Zones, land sliding locations and suggestions of protecting measures to
minimize future recurrence of such a natural hazards in affected
ear4thquake areas were provided to ERRA. All relevant geological and
geo-technical assistance will be provided to ERRA on their
demand/request.
Technical assistance such as in the field of Earthquake Reconstruction,
Rehabilitation were provided to NESPAK, General consultant to ERRA.
All such relevant geological information will be provided on the
demand/request.
Technical assistance and support to WAPDA, especially in the feasibility
reports of Hydropower Project were provided. All relevant geological
informations/data will be provided on the request of WAPDA.
Technical support in the field will be provided to the student of Geology
Department, University of Peshawar as usual in conducting of fieldwork
for master level research programs.

G. AJK

76. Geological research for mapping and mineral exploration will be carried out by
covering an area of 640 sq. km. in AJK on 1: 50,000 scale under the following project:
 Geological Mapping and mineral investigations of Janowi area (43 J/9) , District
Neelum A.J.K.

H. DRILLING

Drilling of 12 shallow bore holes for a cumulative depth of 10000 m. in Ghazij

basin, Hangu, Chagai and Thar & Badin areas will be undertaken during the
current year.

I. PUBLICATIONS

The department will publish the results of its research activities in the form of
following reports and maps:

Memoirs 1 Nos.
Records 1 Nos.
Mineral Information Series (MIS) 4 Nos.
Information Releases (IR) 12 Nos.
Maps 10 Nos.
GSP NEWS 3 Nos.
Miscellaneous Reports 5 Nos.

J. RESEARCH THROUGH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

Systematic Evaluation and Appraisal of Coal Resources of Four Specific Tracts in

Thar Coalfield, Mithi District, Sindh. 1993 - 2007
Assessment of Coal Potential of Ghazij Basin in Balochistan, Pakistan. 2003 -
2007
Exploration of Hangu and Karak Coal Deposits, NWFP, Pakistan 2002 2007
Exploration for Coal in Kotli Area, AJK 2005-07
Ground Follow up of Aeromagnetic Anomalies in Chagai / Lasbela Districts,
Balochistan 2004 2009
Accelerated Geological Mapping & Geochemical Exploration of the out-crop area
of Pakistan. 2005-09
Up-gradation / Strengthening of Geoscience Advance Research Laboratories,
Geological Survey of Pakistan. 2005- 2010
Construction of 10,000 Gallons Over Head Water Tank, Tube Well, Fire Alarm
System, Telephone Exchange, Public Address/Conference System, and Perimeter
light at GSP office building Hayatabad, Peshawar 2006-07
 BY COURIER

No. P&I/RPT-26/91
Government of Pakistan
Geological Survey of Pakistan
Planning and Information Division
******
Quetta, dated August 10, 2005

Mr. Arif Ibrahim,

Deputy Secretary (Admn),
Government of Pakistan,
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources,
ISLAMABAD.

Subject: PREPARATION AND CIRCULATION OF YEAR BOOKS IN

PURSUANCE OF RULE 25 OF THE RULES OF BUSINESS, 1973.

Dear Sir,

Kindly refer to your letter No. 8 (10) / 2006-CDN dated 5th August, 2006 on the
subject cited above and find enclosed hard and soft copies (CD) of the updated
information highlighting progress during 2005-2006 and programme 2006-2007 of the
Geological Survey of Pakistan for further necessary action.

Yours faithfully,

Encl: Subject Report and data on CD. (SYED AFZAL AHMAD)

Director (P&I)
Tel: (081) 9211048
Fax: (081) 9211361

C. C.

Mr. Azhar Khan, Director (Geology and Mining), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural
Resources, Mineral Wing, Islamabad, with reference to his letter No. DGM-9 (44)/ 2005
dated 25th July, 2006.
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 STATION-WISE DISTRIBUTION OF OFFICERS AND STAFF

Name of Post Quetta Karachi Lahore Peshawar

Grade 16 17 18 19 20 21 Total 16 17 18 19 20 Total 16 17 18 19 20 Total 16 17 18 19 20 Total
Geologist - 36 16 5 - 1 58 - 19 2 1 1 23 - 16 6 2 1 25 - 13 2 1 - 16
Geophysicist - 6 5 1 1 - 13 - 1 - - - 1 - 3 1 - - 4 - - - - - -
Chemist - 4 - 1 1 - 6 - 3 1 - - 4 - 8 1 - - 9 - - - - - -
Drilling - 8 3 1 - - 12 - 3 4 - - 7 - 4 2 - - 6 - - - - - -
Photogrammetrist 3 3 1 - - - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Other Technical 12 1 - - - - 13 1 - - - - 1 4 - - - - 4 - - - - - -
Admin.& Accounts 13 2 1 1 - - 17 4 1 - - - 5 2 - - - - 2 2 - - - - 2
Technical Staff 165 29 51 15
Ministerial Staff 71 23 22 13
BPS.1-2 Staff 150 47 40 28
Total 28 60 26 9 2 1 512 5 27 7 1 1 140 6 21 10 2 1 163 2 13 2 1 - 74
Name of Post Islamabad Geoscience Muzaffarabad Total
Grade 16 17 18 19 20 Total 16 17 18 19 20 Total 16 17 18 19 20 Total 16 17 18 19 20 21 Total
Geologist - 13 6 1 - 20 - - 1 - - 1 - 2 - 1 - 3 - 99 33 11 2 1 146
Geophysicist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10 6 1 1 - 18
Chemist - - - - - - - 1 1 - - 2 - - - - - - - 16 3 1 1 - 21
Drilling - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15 9 1 - - 25
Photogrammetrist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 3 1 1 - - 7
Other Technical - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Admin.& Accounts 2 - - - - 2 - - - - - - 1 - - - - 1 - - - - - - 29
Technical Staff 13 6 1 280
Ministerial Staff 17 5 4 155
BPS.1-2 Staff 27 8 8 308
Total 2 13 6 1 - 79 - 1 2 - - 22 1 2 - 1 - 17 3 143 52 15 4 1 1007