Geological Survey of Pakistan

What Geological Survey of Pakistan does

The Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP) is a government state entity established in 1947, serving as the national geological survey authority responsible for geological mapping, mineral research, and geoscience data across Pakistan's approximately 600,000 square kilometres of mineral-bearing territory containing over 90 known mineral deposits. Its core offerings include digital geological surveying, geochemical sampling, airborne geophysics, and GIS-based mapping services delivered through its headquarters in Quetta and operational units including the Geoscience Advanced Research Laboratories (GARL) in Islamabad. GARL, originally established in 1991 and upgraded in October 2025 with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, provides internationally compliant mineral analysis services to mining companies and investors.

GSP's business model is government-funded rather than commercially revenue-generating; it operates as a state entity under the Pakistani government and does not disclose pricing or revenue. Its customer base spans domestic and international mining companies, foreign investors evaluating Pakistan's estimated $6 trillion in untapped mineral reserves, and government-to-government counterparties. International engagement is expanding through partnerships such as the UK-funded REMIT programme with International Geoscience Services (April-July 2026), which is building digital surveying capabilities. The organization is positioning itself as the enabling institution for Pakistan's strategy to grow the mining sector's contribution beyond its current 3.2% of GDP.

Name

Geological Survey of Pakistan

Legal name

Geological Survey of Pakistan

Website

https://gsp.gov.pk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Geological Survey of Pakistan is a government agency founded in 1947 that provides national geological mapping, mineral research, and ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory analysis to mining companies, investors, and government entities across Pakistan's mineral-rich territory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geological Survey Services

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360), Other Metal Ore Mining (212290)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Exploration Services (1382), Metal Mining (1000)

akta.pro primary industry

Mineral Exploration & Geoscience Services (Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Resource Modeling) (IMAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Copper Exploration & Resource Development (IMAKADAA), Seismic & Geoscience Services (Acquisition, Processing, Interpretation) (EUALABAK)

Keywords

• Geological survey services
• Mineral exploration mapping
• Geochemical analysis services
• Geophysical survey services
• Geoscience research laboratories

Headquarters

HQ city

Quetta

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

The Geological Survey of Pakistan is the national geological survey agency providing geological mapping, geophysical and geochemical surveying services, and mineral analysis across Pakistan. Its core offerings include the Geoscience Advanced Research Laboratories (GARL), an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited facility producing internationally compliant analytical data, and digital geological surveying capabilities spanning geochemical sampling, airborne geophysics, and GIS across deposits of over 90 known minerals.

Product overview

The Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP) operates as a government agency providing geological survey and mineral research services. Its primary offerings include the Geoscience Advanced Research Laboratories (GARL) in Islamabad, which provides ISO/IEC 17025 accredited mineral analysis, and digital geological surveying capabilities covering geochemical sampling, airborne geophysics, and GIS mapping services across Pakistan's 600,000 square kilometre mineral-rich regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Geoscience Advanced Research Laboratories (GARL) Government-run research facility in Islamabad providing mineral analysis and testing services with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, producing internationally compliant analytical data for mining companies and investors.
• Geological Survey and Mapping Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduction in reliance on hydrocarbons through unlocking growth in mining and minerals sector
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Geoscience Services (IGS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with the UK REMIT programme to deliver technical capability enhancement to GSP. Supports training in digital geological surveying, geochemical sampling, airborne geophysics, and GIS for the Pakistani geological survey.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Geoscience Australia: Australia's national geoscience agency, comparable in delivering public geological data, mineral resource assessments, and airborne geophysics programs to support mineral exploration.
• British Geological Survey: The UK's national geological survey and the partner (via International Geoscience Services) delivering the REMIT programme to GSP. Most directly comparable national geological survey in mandate, structure, and international development role.
• Geological Survey of Canada: Canada's national geological survey providing geological mapping, mineral resource assessments, and laboratory services — a direct functional peer in mandate, scale, and international engagement model.
• BRGM (Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières): France's national geological survey, comparable as a state-backed geological survey offering mineral exploration, laboratory analysis, and international consulting services.
• United States Geological Survey: US national geological survey providing geoscience data, mapping, and laboratory analysis. Closest analogue in scale, scope, and role as a government-backed national geological data provider serving mining and energy.

Regional players

• Council for Geoscience (South Africa): South Africa's national geoscience agency, comparable in mandate (geological mapping, mineral resource assessment, laboratory services) and in operating in a mining-rich emerging market context.
• Geological Survey of India: India's national geological survey, a regional counterpart with comparable mandate, structure, and South Asian geographic context, providing geological mapping and mineral exploration support.

Others

• International Geoscience Services Ltd (IGS): UK-based geoscience consultancy and active partner delivering the REMIT capability programme to GSP. Comparable as a private-sector provider of geological laboratory and consulting services, and a potential competitive overlap for international analytical work.

Broad incumbents

• China Geological Survey: China's national geological survey with a much broader mandate and resource base. Comparable in core activity (national geological mapping and mineral resource assessment) but at vastly greater scale and as a broader incumbent.
• SGS Natural Resources: Global commercial laboratory and inspection giant providing geochemical analysis and mineral sample testing to mining clients. Comparable in the laboratory analytical services that GSP's GARL provides, but as a broad commercial incumbent rather than a state agency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GSPGOVPK
• Facebookfacebook.com/gspgovpk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/geological-survey-of-pakistan

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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