Research Institutes in Pakistan

Pakistan

Institute of Meteorology & Geophysics

Contact: Mr. F. M. Qasim Malik.
Title: Director General
Address: Pakistan Metrofological Deptt. P.O. Box No. 8454,Gulistan-E-Juhar, Block-5 ,Un
City/State: Karachi.
Country: Pakistan
Phone of Organization: 92-21-8112884
Cable: MFTEOR
Telex: 2483 METHQ PK
Fax: 92-21-8114756 , 92-21-8112
Year Established: 1960.
Language of Registration: English
Source of Input: INRES01
INRES Inst. No.: PAK1017
Information Last Updated: 03/22/94
Institution Type: Governmental/Inter-Governmental

Purpose:
To train in service personnel of Pakistan meteorological department, to carry out applied research in meteorology & geophysics. Trainees from other organizations like civil aviation, P.I.A., Suparco, P.A.F., navy and other friendly as well SAARC countries may also be get trained.

Expertise & Training Programs

Expertise Project No: 1

Area of Expertise
Geophysics
Meteorology

Title: Upgrade of the institute of Meteorology & Geophysics.

Language(s) Used: English

Implemented in: Pakistan

Type of Exp/Trg: Feasibility Studies/Problem Analysis/Surveys

Training Program No: 1

Area of Training

Meteorology
Weather prediction

Title: Basic Forecasting Course.

Language(s) Used: Urdu/English

Duration/Cost : 6 weeks followed by 24 weeks O.J.T.

Training Program No: 2

Area of Training

Meteorology

Title: Preliminary meteorology course.

Language(s) Used: English/Urdu

Duration/Cost : 6 weeks followed by 8 weeks O.J.T.

Description of Staff

Atmospheric Motolon -- 1
Climatology -- 1
Symoptic Met (Theory & Practical) -- 3
Tropical Met -- 1
Physical Met -- 2
Aviation Knowledge -- 2
Metropological Instruments -- 1
Pilot Balloon Work & Meteor Report -- 3