It is a great honor to address you as the 27th Surveyor General of Pakistan, leading the oldest government department in the country which is entrusted with the vital national responsibility of surveying and mapping, handling advanced geospatial data and provision of geographical information services to support informed decision-making for sustainable national development. Over the years, the department has fulfilled its national responsibilities by providing critical surveying expertise for both public and private sectors. Additionally, we have produced a wide range of maps to meet diverse national requirements. 78 years of uninterrupted services to our Nation since Pakistan’s Independence is an enduring milestone that reflects our commitment, resilience and dedication as the premier national organization in this field.

Our Vision and Mission guide all our endeavours. I take this opportunity to reflect with gratitude on the remarkable contributions of my 26 predecessors and their dedicated teams, whose tireless efforts have upheld the department’s legacy since 1767. Besides other tasks and projects related to surveying and mapping, our key priorities right now are the introduction of a new Geodetic Datum for Pakistan and establishment of a National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI), both vital national needs for supporting informed decision-making for sustainable national development by the Federal and Provincial Governments thus benefiting the Nation. As we look to the future, the department remains committed to embracing the latest technological advancements to enhance our operations.

I extend my sincere invitation to all members of the Survey of Pakistan to work together in unity and harmony, with utmost integrity and sincerity, for delivering even more efficient and innovative services in the public interest.

May we continue to build a brighter future for our great Pakistani Nation!

July 20, 2025