Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses foreign Pakistanis in London. Photo: PID
ISLAMABAD:
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday inaugurated the upgraded Geosciences Advanced Research Laboratories (GARL) of the Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP).
The inauguration ceremony, held at the revitalized GARL complex in Chak Shehzad, was attended by Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, federal ministers and distinguished foreign dignitaries, according to a press release from the Prime Minister’s Office.
Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the modernization of the laboratory represented a significant step towards realizing Pakistan’s vast mineral potential through scientific innovation and global collaboration.
He said the government was committed to equipping national institutions with the latest technology to ensure sustainable and internationally competitive development in the mining sector.
Established in 1991, the facility has been fully upgraded to meet international standards and has achieved ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, which certifies its technical competence for testing and calibration according to globally recognized benchmarks.
The upgraded laboratories will now produce analytical data that meets international reporting standards such as JORC and NI 43-101, enabling mining companies to make accurate reserve estimates and attract global investment.
Geological Survey of Pakistan officials said accreditation of the laboratory would significantly improve investor confidence by providing reliable and verifiable data required by mining companies and international financial institutions for large-scale projects.
