Pakistan Antarctic Programme
- Pakistan Antarctic Programme
The Pakistan Antarctic Programme (PAP) is a division of the Ministry of Science & Technology. This is the Pakistan Government agency which manages Pakistan's Antarctic and sub-Antarctic stations and is based in Islamabad. A Polar Research Cell was established within the National Institute of Oceanography in Karachi to co-ordinate all Antarctic related activities.
Objectives
The main objectives of Pakistan Antarctic programme are to undertake multidisciplinary research and survey the Antarctic region particularly in the field of geology and geophysics. Studies also include environmental research and oceanography. The programme is also designed to provide relevant technical information to the Government of Pakistan on Antarctic affairs.
tations
Pakistan is maintaining a summer research station (Jinnah Antarctic Station) and one weather observatory in the vicinity of Sor Rondane Mountains. Pakistan is also planning to build a full fledged permanent base at Antarctica which will enable the programme to start operations in Antarctica throughout the year.
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