YEAR BOOK

2017-18

GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN
MINISTRY OF ENERGY (PETROLEUM DIVISION)
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF PAKISTAN

www.mpnr.gov.pk Geological Survey of Pakistan, Sariab Road, Quetta. ww.gsp.gov.pk

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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 03
1.1 FUNCTIONS AND CORE ACTIVITIES OF GSP ................................................................ 03
1.2 INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE ....................................................................................... 03
1.3 BUDGET AND FINANCE ............................................................................................... 05
2. ACTIVITIES, PROGRESS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS (2017-18) ................... 06
2.1 GEOLOGICAL MAPPING (1:50,000)............................................................................. 06
2.2 ECONOMIC GEOLOGY ................................................................................................. 06
2.3 RESEARCH STUDIES..................................................................................................... 07
2.4 GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION...................................................................................... 08
2.5 CHEMICAL ANALYSES.................................................................................................. 09
2.6 DRILLING OPERATIONS ............................................................................................... 09
2.7 INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS ........................................................................... 11
2.8 FOREIGN DELEGATIONS 11
2.9 INTERNSHIPS …………………………………………………………… ........... ………………..…………. 12
2.11 LATEST PUBLICATIONS............................................................................................... 12
3. PUBLIC SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS (2017-18) .............................. 14
3.1 APPRAISAL OF NEWLY DISCOVERED COAL RESOURCES OF BADIN COAL
FIELD AND ITS ADJOINING AREAS (BCP) ................................................................... 14
3.2 ACQUISITION OF FOUR DRILLING RIGS FOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
OF PAKISTAN… ...................................................................................................... ….14
3.3 EXPLORATION OF TERTIARY COAL IN CENTRAL SALT RANGE, PUNJAB ................... 15
3.4 EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION OF METALLIC MINERALS IN UTHAL
AND BELA AREAS, DIST. LASBELA,BALOCHISTAN………………………… ........... .. ………. .16
3.5 EXPLORATION AND EVALAUATION OF COAL IN NOASHAM AND
BAHLOL AREAS, BALOCHISTAN................................................................................. 17
4. PLANS FOR THE YEAR 2018-19 ............................................. 18
4.1 ONGOING PSDP PORJECTS 18
4.2 PROPOSED PSDP PORJECTS 19
4.2 ANNUAL FIELD PROGRAMMES (2018-19) 19
5. EVENTS ................................................................................................... 23
5.1 INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM WEEK-2018 .. 23
5.2 CLEAN AND GREEN DRIVE 23
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1. INTRODUCTION

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

Energy (Petroleum Division) with its headquarters office located at Quetta. As per
charter, GSP is responsible for study of geology of the country in all pertinent details and
to assess its geological resources potential. With a balanced, efficient and competitive
structure, GSP is fully capable to explore mineral resources and to undertake geological,
geophysical, drilling and geo-technical investigations. During the recent years, the GSP's
technical services were frequently availed by different organizations in public and
private sector. The GSP also undertakes development projects to cater to immediate
needs in the fields of geological mapping and mineral exploration.

1.1 FUNCTIONS AND CORE ACTIVITIES

 Geological mapping and other geoscientific surveys.
 Scientific investigations for an accurate understanding of the country's natural
resources and their prudent management.
 Geotechnical investigations in connection with the construction of heavy civil
engineering projects, soil conservation, watershed management and other
environmental and engineering geological studies including, geothermal energy,
land use, and town planning.
 Description of onshore and offshore geological framework and understanding its
formation, evolution and resource potential.
 Geohazard studies associated with earthquakes, volcanic activity, waste disposal,
landslides, subsidence and recommendations for hazard prediction/mitigation.
 Provision of scientific support and technical advice for legislative, regulatory and
management decisions of the federal, provincial and local governments.

1.2 INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURES

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 Generals (BPS-20) and Directors (BPS-19) as its members under the
Chairmanship of the Director General.

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TABLE 1: REGIONWISE DISTRIBUTION OF GAZETTED AND NON-GAZETTED STAFF OF GSP

S.No. NAME OF OFFICE GAZETTED NON-GAZETTED TOTAL

1. GSP Headquarters Office, Quetta. 141 378 519

2. GSP Regional Office, Lahore. 54 109 163
3. GSP Regional Office, Karachi. 43 97 140
4. GSP’s Regional Office, Islamabad. 26 53 79
5. GSP Regional Office, Peshawar. 21 53 74
6. GSP Regional Office, AJK. 4 13 17
7. Geoscience Lab, Islamabad. 24 39 63

TOTAL 313 742 1055

TABLE 2: CATEGORYWISE DISTRIBUTION OF GAZETTED AND NON-GAZETTED STAFF OF GSP

S.No. CATEGORY NUMBER

1. Geologist 154
2. Geophysicists 21
3. Chemist 27
4. Drilling Engineers 25
5. Photogrammetrist 07
6. Other Technical 08
7. Administration and Accounts 61
8. Technical Staff 299
9. Ministerial Staff 132
10. BPS 1-2 Staff 321

TOTAL 1055

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1.3 BUDGET AND FINANCE

The GSP gets its annual budgetary allocation in the federal budget every year and
additional allocation is gained from federal PSDP for executing development projects.
The total budget of GSP for the year 2017-18 is 1015.309 million.

TABLE 3: BUDGET STATISTICS OF GSP (in million)

FINANCIAL YEAR 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

REGULAR BUDGET 410 444.31 461.018

DEVELOPMENT BUDGET 348.926 587.476 554.291

TOTAL 758.926 1031.786 1015.309

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2. ACTIVITIES, PROGRESS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2.1 GEOLOGICAL MAPPING ON 1:50,000 SCALE

Geology of Pakistan is characterized by the interaction of Indian, Arabian and Eurasian
plates in different regions under different tectonic settings. This complex interaction has
not only created sky scraping mountain ranges in the northern areas but concurrently
fabricated significant geological and tectonic features in other regions of Pakistan.
GSP is the premier geoscientific organization of the country and has been implementing
statuary obligation of geological mapping and other geoscientiifc surveys. GSP has
completed the geological mapping of the entire outcrop area of the country on
1:250,000 scale. In 2017-18, the preliminary geological mapping of approximately 7040
sq. km area on 1:50,000 scale has been completed in different parts of the country. The
mapping includes coverage of 1920 sq. km. area in Balochistan; 1280 sq. km. in Punjab,
1280 sq. km. area in KPK, 640 sq. km. in Northern Areas / Gilgit Baltistan and 1280 sq.
km area in Sindh and 640 sq. km in AJK.

2.2 ECONOMIC GEOLOGY

During this period investigations were carried out for the following Economic
Geology project.

 Mineral investigation and geochemical sampling in Ghizer area, Karakoram

Range, Gilgit Baltistan.
 Preliminary study of the occurrence of the aquamarine from Garam Chashma,
Lutkho valley, Chitral District , KPK.
 Exploratory studies of the copper mineralization of Bekeria (Toposheet 38M/16)
and adjacent areas, District Upper Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
 Phosphate zone delineation and reserve evaluation of Garhi-Habibulah
Quadrangle (Toposheet No. 43F/7), District Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa.

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2.3 RESEARCH STUDIES

 Quaternary geological mapping, groundwater investigation and geo-
environmental studies of Jampur Quadrangle 39 K/10, District Dera Ghazi Khan,
Muzaffargrah and Rajanpur.
 Study of environmental contaminants in effluents, surface and groundwater,
flora and fauna of Kasur area due to tanning industry.
 Evaluation of aggregate resources for construction material in Sulaiman Range,
District DG Khan.
 Detail geochemical analysis and diagnostic modification of Cambrian Dolomite
and their implication on hydrocarbon exploration in Salt Range and Khisor Range
of Pakistan.
 Tectono-stratigraphic model of Eocene Succession in Upper Indus Basin,
Pakistan.
 Imbalance of essential micronutrients in serum samples of viral hepatitis patients
of District Jafferabad, Balochistan in perspective of medical geology.
 Study of toxic elements in soil and groundwater of Faisalabad.
 Subsurface mapping for geothermal energy resources in Tatta Pani, District Kotli,
AJK.
 Collaboration for joint geological studies between Military College of
Engineering, Rislapur and GSP.
 Biostratigraphic study of Chat Member of Laki Formation on the basis of larger
Foraminifera.
 Hydrogeological investigation, groundwater pollution assessment and risk zone
mapping of Gadap, Karachi.
 Raw material investigation and evaluation of limestone resources for cement
industry, District Lasbella.
 Mineralogical investigation and economic evaluation of laterite, ochre and lignite
coal in Sonehri Member of Laki Formation of Laki Range in Southern Kirthar
Range.
 Studies under the project “seismic geohazard microzonation and active tectonics
of Palandri, Namb, Bard and surrounding area”.

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2.4 GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION

2.4.1 MAGNETIC MAPPING
Due to financial constraints, approximately 1920 sq. km area has been mapped by
ground magnetic survey in Muslim Bagh, Khanozai and QilLa Saifullah area under the
approved annual programme of GSP. The fieldwork effectively demarcated mineralized
zones and remaining area will be covered in next phase subject to availability of funds.
Integrated geophysical survey will be planned after the analysis of magnetic anomalies
accordingly.

2.4.2 EXPLORATION OF METALLIC MINERALS IN UTHAL AND BELA AREAS,

DISTRICT LASBELA, BALOCHISTAN (PSDP)
IP and Magnetic Survey have been carried out at different locations inferred from
geological studies in Uthal area. Potential bodies for metallic mineralization have been
selected and will be covered by integrated geophysical approach.

Figure. GROUND MAGNETIC SURVEY IN RUGGED TERRAIN OF BELA OPHIOLITES 8

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2.4.3 GROUNDWATER STUDIES FOR HARD ROCK AQUIFERS IN ISLAMABD

GSP has effectively carried out geophysical investigations for exploration of ground
water resources in different regions of Pakistan. In this regard, the most outstanding
achievement is the delineation of hard rock aquifers in early 2000 in Quetta valley. This
discovery has averted the looming calamity that included the possibility of shifting a
major portion of the Quetta population to other parts of the province.
To explore new resources of groundwater in Islamabad, a detailed fieldwork is executed
from January to March, 2018, under the annual field program titled “Groundwater
Resource Estimation of Hard Rock Aquifers in Islamabad, Capital Territory". Initially,
different areas of Islamabad including Barakahu, Quaid-e-Azam University and green
belts of Kashmir highway have been covered. Deep resistivity survey was executed
down to a depth of 500 meters, representing the first ever deep resistivity survey done
in Islamabad. The aim of the survey was to demarcate deep hard rock aquifer to provide
long term, safe and healthy water supply.

2.5 CHEMICAL ANALYSES

Geological Survey of Pakistan has state of the art research facilities for geochemical
analysis. Various methods have been developed for the analysis of different samples,
ranging from solid fuel (coal) to water, ores to minerals and stream sediments.
Analyze 52 samples for 10198 estimations in GSP labs at Quetta, Lahore, Karachi and
Geoscience Lab, Islamabad. Prepared 1049 powdered samples and 750 thin sections and
76 ore blocks. Analyzed 438 samples by XRD/DTA, 157 samples by scanning electronic
microscope (SEM), 616 samples by EDS and petrographic studies of 42 samples
completed at the GSP geoscience advance research Laboratory, Islamabad

2.6 DRILLING OPERATIONS

Geological Survey of Pakistan undertakes drilling operations under PSDP and Annual
Field Programmes. During 2017-18, GSP executed several drilling operations under PSDP
projects for coal exploration. Recently purchased new drilling rigs have been deputed on
PSDP projects to boost the drilling operations.

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Figure. DRILLING OPERATION IN PROGRESS

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2.7 INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS

2.7.1 GEOCHEMICAL MAPPING: PAK-SINO GEOLOGICAL SURVEYS
A collaborative project between Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP) and China
Geological Survey (CGS) was initiated during the 2015-16 under an MOU between two
countries. With an objective to geochemically map the country and to collect the
geochemical stream sediments from all over Pakistan. Under this project a training
program for capacity building of 48 geoscientist from GSP was also arranged. Uptill now
more than 3,500 stream sediment samples were collected from 350,000sq.km. area on
1: 1,000,000 scale from Punjab, Sindh, KPK, Balochistan, AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan. The
potential anomalies will be chosen for further work on 1:250,000 scale to extend the
investigations. The collected samples are being analyzed for 69 elements.

2.8 FOREIGN DELEGATIONS

2.8.1 JIANGSU PROVINCIAL BUREAU OF SURVEYING, MAPPING AND GEO-
INFORMATION, CHINA.
The delegation from Jiangsu Provincial Bureau of Surveying, Mapping and Geo-
information, China visited the Geoscience Lab, Islamabad on 12th December, 2017. The
delegation visited all the sections and labs of GARL and was briefed about the procedure
and instrumental techniques for analysis of both research and commercial samples. The
delegation showed keen interest in signing of MoU between both organizations of China
and Pakistan in order to strengthen the cooperation of Science and Technology and to
provide the Geographic Information Services for the economic and social development
of both countries.

2.8.2 JAPAN COAL ENERGY CENTER, JAPAN

A delegation from Japan Coal Energy Centre, Japan visited the GARL, Islamabad on 6 th
Dec. 2017 to see various facilities available in the lab. The delegation held meeting with
the Director General to discuss possibilities of bilateral cooperation between both
organizations, particularly in the field of coal exploration. The delegation also visited
different sections of lab and lauded the technical expertise and equipment available in
the lab.

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2.9 INTERNSHIPS
Geological Survey of Pakistan is main stakeholder in mineral exploration and committed
towards professional excellence. At the moment, one internee is getting training under
National Internship Program with GSP.

2.10 LATEST PUBLICATIONS

2.10.1 TECHNICAL REPORTS
The following reports have been published:
 Geohazard assessment of vulnerable localities in Khizer District, GB, Pakistan.
Information Release No. 1023
 Geohazard assessment of selected sites of Gilgit District, GB, Pakistan.
Information Release No. 1024
 Micro-paleontology and stratigraphy of Kirthar Group, Sulaiman Range, District
DG Khan. Information Release No. 1025
 Vertical electrical sounding for groundwater appraisal at HabibUllah Coastal
Power Plant, Quetta. Information Release No. 1026
 Exploration of copper, gold and molybdenum deposits in Durbanchah,
Mashkichah, District Chagai, Balochistan. Information Release No. 1027
 Composite Earthquake Catalogue of Pakistan. Information Release No. 1028
 Subsurface mapping of geothermal hot springs at Tatta Pani, AJK using vertical
electrical sounding. Information Release No. 1029
 Geophysical survey for the exploration of metallic minerals in the Pre-Cambrian
shield rocks in Punjab. Record Vol. No. 129.

2.10.2 GEOLOGICAL MAPS (1:50,000 SCALE)

The following Geological maps have been completed and in the
process of printing at different stages:
 GEOLOGICAL MAP OF MALIKHORE QUADRANGLE (35 I/5), KHUZDAR DISTRICT,
BALOCHISTAN. .
 GEOLOGICAL MAP OF BARA (38 O/5), KHYBER AGENCY, FATA, PAKISTAN.
 GEOLOGICAL MAP OF KHAJURI QUADRANGLE (39 F/11), MUSAKHEL DISTRICT,
BALOCHISTAN, PAKISTAN.
 GEOLOGICAL MAP OF LOMAI (39 I/1), SOUTH WAZIRISTAN AND DISTRICT D I KHAN, KPK.

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 GEOLOGICAL MAP OF TOISAR (39 E/16), MUSAKHAEL DISTRICT, BALOCHISTAN.

 GEOLOGICAL MAP OF QAMAR DIN KAREZ (39 A/6), DISTRICT ZHOB, BALOCHISTAN.
 GEOLOGICAL MAP OF BARSHOR (34 N/5), DISTRICT PISHIN, BALOCHISTAN.
 GEOLOGICAL MAP OF DAIR (43 B/16), ABBOTABAD DISTRICT, KPK.
 GEOLOGICAL MAP OF KARGAZ (35 I/6), KHUZDAR DISTRICT, BALOCHISTAN.
 GEOLOGICAL MAP OF CHAUTAIR (34 N/15), ZIARAT DISTRICT, BALOCHISTAN.
 GEOLOGICAL MAP OF SUMAL (42 H/11), KHIZER DISTRICT, GILGIT-BALTISTAN.
 GEOLOGICAL MAP OF THE WINDRI ZARD (35 J/6), KHUZDAR DISTRICT, BALOCHISTAN.
 GEOLOGICAL MAP OF SHIGALU (39 A/16), ZHOB DISTRICT, BALOCHISTAN.
 GEOLOGICAL MAP OF KAREZAT (34 N/6), PISHIN DISTRICT, BALOCHISTAN.
 GEOLOGICAL MAP OF DERA BUGTI DISTRICT (39 G/4), BALOCHISTAN.
 GEOLOGICAL MAP OF SHAM (39 G/7), DISTRICT DERA BUGTI AND KOHLU,
BALOCHISTAN.
 GEOLOGICAL MAP OF NAWEOBA (39 E/6), DISTRICT ZHOB, BALOCHISTAN.
 GEOLOGICAL MAP OF DURBANCHA (34 D/11), DISTRICT WASHUK, BALOCHISTAN.
 GEOLOGICAL MAP OF NORTH WAZIRISTAN AGENCY (38 H/13), FATA.
 GEOLOGICAL MAP OF CHITARWATA (39 I/4), DISTRICT MUSAKHEL AND DG KHAN,
BALOCHISTAN AND PUNJAB.
 GEOLOGICAL MAP OF GHORAK HILLS AND MANCHAR LAKE AREA (35 N), DISTRICT
DADU, BENAZIRABAD, SINDH AND KHUZDAR, LASBELA DISTRICT, BALOCHISTAN.

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3. PUBLIC SECTOR DVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES (PSDP)

3.1 APPRAISAL OF NEWLY DISCOVERED COAL RESOURCES OF BADIN COAL

FIELD AND ITS ADJOINING AREAS OF SOUTHERN SINDH

PSDP No. 700

Location District Badin, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar
Project Period Initial Plan: Three Years (2009-12)
Revised Project Period 2013-19
Cost Rs.170.633 Million
Date of Approval CDWP on19.11.2009
Date of Commencement 1.07.2013
Completion Date 30.06.2019
Expenditure upto 30.06.2017 128.920 Million
PSDP Allocation (2017-18) 37.977 Million

Upto date PROGRESS

 Fifteen bore holes with a cumulative depth of 5877 meters have been completed
in different regions of Badin and Mirpurkhas Districts, covering an area of 2200
square kilometers.
 Coal seams have been encountered in all drill holes at various depths. Geological
logging of boreholes and analysis of core samples has been completed.
 Two newly purchased multipurpose drilling rigs have been deployed at Badin
Coal Project site to enhance the drilling activities.
 Technical report of the project is in progress.

3.2 ACQUISITION OF FOUR DRILLING RIGS WITH ACCESSORIES FOR THE

GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF PAKISTAN
PSDP No. 699
Location Quetta
Project Period Original plan one year (2009-2010)
Revised Project Period 2013-19

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Cost Rs.665.807 Million

Date of Approval CDWP on 19.11.2009
Actual Date of Commencement 01.07.2015
Completion Date 30.06.2019
Expenditure up to 30.06.2017 249.272 Million
PSDP Allocation (2017-18) Rs.415.807 Million

Upto date PROGRESS

 Two 275 HP, Hydraulic, Truck Mounted Multipurpose Drilling Rigs with drilling
capacities of 1300-2000 meters HQ and 2000-3000 meters NQ, with accessories
and spare parts of rigs and trucks have been purchased from Italy on FOR basis.
 Process for purchasing 2 more drilling rigs is in progress in strict adherence with
PPRA rules.

3.3 EXPLORATION OF TERTIARY COAL IN CENTRAL SALT RANGE, PUNJAB

PSDP No. 702
Location Central Salt Range, District Chakwal, Punjab
Project Period Original planned one year 2010-13
Revised Project Period 2013-18
Cost Rs.43.350 Million
Date of Approval DDWP on 27.01.2010
Date of Commencement 01.07.2013
Completion Date 30.06.2018
Expenditure up to 30.06.2017 Rs. 36.285 Million
PSDP Allocation (2017-18) Rs. 3.492 Million

Upto date PROGRESS

 Geological mapping over 470. Sq. km area on 1:10,000 scale has been
completed. Section measurement completed at 12 sites.
 Drilling of 5 exploratory borehole with a cumulative depth of 742 meters, have
been completed in different regions of Salt Range. Coal seams encountered in all
holes at various depths. Geological logging of boreholes and chemical analysis of
core samples has been completed.
 Final technical report in progress.

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3.4 EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION OF METALLIC MINERALS IN UTHAL AND

BELA AREAS, DISTRICT LASBELA, BALOCHISTAN.
PSDP No 701
Location Uthal and Bela Areas, District Lasbela,
Balochistan
Project Period Original Planned: 2 Years (2015-17)
Revised Project Period 2015-18
Cost Rs. 56.70 Million
Date of Approval DDWP on 11.09.2015
Actual Date of Commencement 1.07.2015
Completion Date 30.06.2018 (extended for one year)
Expenditure upto 30.06.2017 Rs. 33.099 Million
PSDP Allocation (2017-18) Rs. 8.992 Million

UPTO DATE PROGRESS

 Induced polarization and magnetic surveys have been carried out at Sukhan, Sap
Dohro and Shumali areas near Uthal Town.
 Preliminary Geological data of different formations/rock units has been
collected. Geological map of project area on 1:40,000 scale has been completed
with full structural details.
 Geochemical sampling from project area has been completed. Stream sediments
from half of the project area have been analyzed for base metals, rare earth
elements (REE), and other strategic metals from Akita University, Japan. The
results are encouraging and indicate that project area has high potential for
titanium, nickel, copper, chromium and barium.

3.5 EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION OF COAL IN NOSHAM AND BAHLOL

AREAS, BALOCHISTAN.
PSDP No 703
Location Nosham and Bahlol area, District Kohlu
and Barkhan
Project Period 2017-19
Cost 42.318 million

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Date of Approval 15.08.2017

Date of Commencement 08.01.2018
Completion Date 30.06.2019
Expenditure up to 30.06.2018 13.470 million
PSDP Allocation (2018-19) 18.295 million

UPTO DATE PROGRESS

 Initial study of maps, toposheets, aerial photographs and satellite imageries
completed. Data has been transferred from aerial photographs/satellite
imageries onto toposheets.
 Due to prevailing security concerns in field area, the progress of the project has
severely been hampered and caused inordinate delay in achieving the targets.
Preliminary reconnaissance geological mapping has been commenced.

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4 PLANS FOR THE YEAR 2018-19

4.1 ONGOING PSDP PROJECTS (2018-19)

S. No. PROJECT ALLOCATION TARGETS
Drilling of 07 boreholes of 400 to 500m.
Geological and Geophysical logging of
boreholes drilled. Chemical and technological
APPRAISAL OF NEWLY
tests of collected coal samples from coal
DISCOVERED COAL
13.736 seams of 75 cm and above thickness.
1 RESOURCES OF BADIN COAL
millions Water pumping tests for knowing the mine-
FIELD AND ITS ADJOINING
ability of coal.
AREAS OF SOUTHERN SINDH.
Techno-economic studies through local /
foreign consultants for finalizing technical
documents.
ACQUISITION OF FOUR
416.535
2 DRILLING RIGS WITH Purchase of two drilling rigs and accessories.
millions
ACCESSORIES FOR GSP.
Detailed structural mapping on a scale of
1:40,000. Measurement of 25 stratigraphic
sections.
EXPLORATION AND
Identification of suitable drilling sites on the
EVALUATION OF METALLIC
basis of the geological and geophysical data.
MINERALS IN UTHAL AND
14.609 Drilling of 02 bore holes for a cumulative
3 BELA AREAS, DISTRICT
millions depth of 750 meters.
LASBELA, BALOCHISTAN.
Geological and geophysical logging of the bore
holes.
Collection of field and drill holes samples.
Chemical analysis and petrographic studies.
Computation of reserves of ore bodies.
Geological mapping of 75 sq. km. on 1:10,000
scale for promising zones in terms of coal.
Measurement of 5 stratigraphic sections to be
followed by sedimentological and paleo-
EXPLORATION AND ntological studies.
EVALUATION OF COAL IN 18.295 Identification of suitable drilling sites.
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NOSHAM AND BAHLOL millions Drilling of 2 bore holes for a cumulative depth
AREAS, BALOCHISTAN. of 600 meters.
Geological / geophysical logging of the bore
holes.
Collection of 20 coal samples from core and
nearby mines for chemical analysis.

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4.2 PROPOSED PSDP PROJECTS

 Upgradation of accommodation facilities for field officers at GSP, Quetta.
 Integrated geological and geophysical investigations for mineral prospecting,
groundwater potential and bed rock modeling along CPEC route.

 Upgradation and strengthening of Human Resource Development Centre of

Geoscience Advance Research Laboratories.

 Upgradation of chemical and petrology-mineralogy labs along with

establishment of water lab at Geological Survey of Pakistan, Southern Zone.
Karachi.

4.3 ANNUAL FIELD PROGRAMMES (2018-19)

The following annual field programmes have been planned for 2018-19:
1. Geological mapping, mineral investigation, tectonic and structural evaluation of
Toposheet No. 39 E/12, Aghbargai area, District Zhob, Balochistan.
2. Regional geological mapping on 1:50000 scale of Toposheet No. 35 C/15 along
with tectonic and geomorphic evaluation, Makran Division, District Gawadar,
Balochistan.
3. Geological mapping (1:50,000) scale, structural interpretation and mineral
exploration of Toposheet No. 39/B/4, District Ziarat and Harnai Balochistan.
4. Paleontology and stratigraphy correlation studies of Early Eocene, Ghazij Group
with special emphasis on Drug Formation around Mangroth, Kingri and Rakhni
area.
5. Geological mapping on (1:50,000) scale and assessment of mineral resources,
Toposheet No. 39 I/7, District D G Khan, Punjab.
6. Geological mapping, tectonic and structural evaluation of Toposheet No. 34 N/7,
Zarghun area, District Ziarat-Harnai, Balochistan.
7. (2nd Phase) Semi-detailed ground magnetic survey for the exploration of
metallic minerals in the ophiolitic belt of Muslim Bagh, Khanozai and surrounding
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8. Geochemistry of laterites of Ziarat and adjacent area for the evaluation of its
feasibility as a polymetallic ore, Balochistan.
9. Impact of lead/zinc mining on environment and human health in Duddar, District
Lasbela, Balochistan.
10. A preliminary engineering geological evaluation of rock slope failure with
remedial measures along Zhob Dhanasar road section (B-50).
11. Geological mapping and structural evaluation (Toposheet No: 34 / 14), District
Qila saifullah and Muslim Bagh, Balochistan.
12. Geological mapping on (1:50000) and, mineral exploration of Quadrangle No. 39
E/12, District Zhob, Musakhel, Balochistan.
13. Exploratory studies of metallic and non-metallic mineral along Chaman segment
of the Chaman Transform Fault Systems.
14. Geology, petrology, geochemistry and economic importance of Zhob Ophiolites,
Northwestern Pakistan.
15. Regional geological mapping and mineral investigation of Toposheet No. 35 C/07
on 1:50000 along with tectonic and geomorphic evaluation, Makran Division,
District Gawadar, Balochistan.
16. Geological mapping and geoenvironmental studies of Kot Chutta Quadrangle
(Toposheet No. 39 K/9) District Dera Ghazi Khan, Muzaffargarh and Rajanpur.
17. Geological mapping of Sabzal area 39 G/16, at 1:50000 Scale, District Rajanpur,
Punjab.
18. Evaluation of aggregate resources for construction material in Sulaiman Range,
District Dera Ghazi Khan and Taunsa (Toposheet No. 39 J/8).
19. Study of environment contaminants in effluents, surface and groundwater, fauna
and flora of Kasur area due to ‘tanning industry’.
20. Electrical resistivity survey for exploration of groundwater at Pattoki and its
surroundings, District Kasur, Punjab.
21. Genesis and economic potential of sulfide deposits of Bagrot valley, Tehsil
Danyor, District Gilgit, Gilgit Baltistan (GB).

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22. Identification of high risk areas with reference to geological hazards (landslides,
debris flows and flash floods), along Gilgit-Shandur-Chitral road Ghizer District,
Gilgit Baltistan and Chitral District, KPK.
23. Geological mapping and mineral investigation of Quadrangle 42-D/16, District
Ghizer, Gilgit Baltistan.
24. Landslide susceptibility map of Gahkuch area (1:50000).
25. Geological mapping and mineral investigation of Quarangle 42-H/6, Yasin Valley,
District Ghizer, Gilgit Baltistan.
26. Spot sampling of antimony and copper of Skardu Division, Diamer Division and
Gilgit Division of Gilgit Baltistan.
27. The environmental Impact/hazard assessment of mining activities in Gilgit
Baltistan.
28. Geochemical study of soils, roads, dust, and groundwater of Islamabad and its
surroundings.
29. Geochemistry, petrography and magnetic susceptibility of carbonatite from NW
Pakistan with emphasis on its origin and ‘rare earth elements’ potential.
30. Comparative evaluation of lithological and mineral information extraction
capabilities of Hyperion and ASTER sensors for outcrop area
of Neowba, Zhob District, Balochistan.
31. Groundwater resources estimation of hardrock aquifer and related issues using
advance geophysical techniques in Islamabad along green belts and highways
Capital Territory, Pakistan (Phase -II).
32. Structural, electrical and electrochemical analysis of commercial and naturally
occurring minerals for energy storage devices.
33. Effects of various binders on texture and analysis of pressed pellet.
34. Geological mapping and mineral investigation of Kachura area, Toposheet No.
43M/07, District Skardu, Gilgit Baltistan.
35. Landslide hazard mapping along the Muzaffarabad-Athmuqam Trunk road in
Neelum and Muzaffarabad District , Azad Kashmir.
36. Geochemical exploration for mineral potential of Naurinar, Sarul, Surgun and
surrounding areas of Neelum District, Azad Kashmir.

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37. Geological mapping and mineral exploration of Toposheet No. 43-J/2 at 15:000
scale, Doarian and Dudhnial, Neelum District, Azad Kashmir.
38. Follow-up geochemical exploration and genetic study of gold occurrence in
Nagarparkar area, District Tharparkar, Sindh.
39. Preliminary investigation for placer minerals around Manchar Lake, Sindh.
40. Hyperspectral analysis of metallic minerals In Lasbella and Khuzdar, Balochistan.
41. Spatio-temporal study of groundwater contamination and its possible sources RS
and GIS based study in District Jamshoro and Thatta, Sindh.
42. Semi-detailed ground magnetic survey of Ranikot area for demarcation of
subsurface geological structures and delineation of subsurface metallic mineral
deposits of economic interest.
43. Geological mapping and mineral investigation of Nawagai Quadrangle,
Toposheet No. 43B/11, District Buner, Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa.
44. Regional geological mapping and preliminary mineral investigation of Shekh
Budin Quadrangle, District Laki Marwat (former District Bannu) and District D.I.
Khan, Toposheet No. 38 L/15, KP.
45. Updating and digitization of the mineral map of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
46. Exploration studies of metallic and non-metallic mineralization along the Turkho
river and its surrounding area, District Upper Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
47. Exploration and evaluation of metallic minerals and non-metallic minerals along
Indus Suture Zone (ISZ) in Swat and Shangla District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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5. EVENTS

5.1 INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM WEEK - 2018

International Museum Week – 2018 was celebrated at GSP Headquarter Quetta with
the theme “Hyper-Connected Museums, New Approaches, New Publics” from 18th to
25th May, 2018. The ceremony was inaugurated by the Director General, Mr. Nazar Ul
Islam and Additional Chief Secretary (Balochistan), Mr. Naseeb-Ullah Khan Bazai.
Delegates, visitors and a large number of students visited GSP museum with curiosity to
know about museum of earth sciences and its associated sections.
Geological Survey of Pakistan houses Museum of Earth Sciences at its headquarters
office, Quetta. This museum stands out very prominently among all such institutions in
the country on the basis of richness of scope and the variety of its collection. This
museum has seven thematic galleries including Rocks and Minerals, Gem Hall, Building/
Decorative Stones, Astrology and Paleontology. The Paleontological galleries are most
exquisite and have been embellished with endeavors of GSP and joint collaboration with
foreign paleontologist. Startling fossils in this section include forty seven (47) million
year old walking whale, Balochiterium (largest ever mammal), mammoth and extinct
marine organisms especially ammonites. The excursion to this is a special itinerary
through geological time for all walks of life.

5.2 CLEAN AND GREEN DRIVE

Geological Survey of Pakistan organized Clean and Green Drive from 2nd April to 6th April
2018, with the aim of "Let’s Go Green to Clean GSP". The drive was focused on
plantation of new seedling and removal of weeds and grass to verdant the outlook of
lawns of GSP.

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