ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday inaugurated the newly upgraded Geoscience Advanced Research Laboratories of the Geological Survey of Pakistan.
The event was attended by the Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, along with federal ministers and prominent foreign dignitaries, Radio Pakistan reported.
This inauguration marks a major step forward in strengthening Pakistan’s mineral research capabilities and underscores the government’s focus on advancing the country’s mineral sector. Originally established in 1991, the facility has now been fully modernized to align with international standards.
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The upgraded laboratory complex has received ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, affirming its technical expertise in testing and calibration. This accreditation allows the facility to produce internationally recognised analytical data essential for mining companies in estimating mineral reserves.
Officials of the Geological Survey of Pakistan described the up-gradation and accreditation as crucial for attracting investments in the mineral sector, as it will provide the reliable data that international mining companies and financial institutions require for major projects.
Based on the legacy of over three decades, the modernized facility will serve as a state-of-the-art hub equipped to meet the evolving and demanding needs of modern mineral sector development.
