Survey of Pakistan

29/07/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 (𝗡𝗦𝗗𝗜) held on 𝟮𝟴 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (𝗬𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆).

We extend our deepest gratitude to our distinguished international speakers 𝗦𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝘂 (FIG, Hong Kong), 𝗗𝗿 𝗝𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗼𝗲-𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗹 (Esri, USA), 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧. 𝗱𝗲 𝗩𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 (TUM, Germany), 𝗗𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿 (Health GeoLab, Philippines), 𝗗𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘂𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗷𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗼 (BIG, Indonesia), 𝗗𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀 (OGC, Germany) and 𝗠𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗟𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗱 (UN-DESA, USA) for sharing their invaluable expertise, global perspectives and inspiring insights.

A special thank you to all the participants whose overwhelming response made this webinar a great success, with 𝟲𝟭𝟮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 and 𝟵𝟴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱. The webinar was also screened in 𝟭𝟵 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 across Pakistan, where students, teachers, researchers and members of academia joined the discussions with great enthusiasm.

The tremendous participation and positive feedback reaffirm the growing momentum for geospatial collaboration and digital transformation in Pakistan.
We look forward to continuing this journey together.

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28/07/2026

𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥 𝗢𝗡 𝗡𝗦𝗗𝗜

Survey of Pakistan organized an International Webinar on National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) bringing together six leading international geospatial experts to deliberate on global best practices, emerging trends and case studies on developing modern NSDIs. The webinar served as a global knowledge-sharing platform aimed at supporting Pakistan's journey towards the implementation of Pak-NSDI through international collaboration and exchange of expertise.

The following distinguished speakers shared their experiences and insights on the strategic role of NSDI in digital transformation, sustainable development and effective governance. Their presentations highlighted successful international models, institutional frameworks and innovative approaches that can guide the development and operationalization of Pak-NSDI:

Sr Prof Winnie Shiu shared insights on Turning SDI Vision into Delivery: Lessons in Policy Support, Community and Departmental Engagement and Workforce Development

Dr Jill Saligoe-Simmel highlighted the Role of National Mapping Organizations as Key Enablers of Next-Generation NSDI

Prof Dr Walter T. de Vries talked about NSDI as a Digital Public Infrastructure

Dr Steeve Ebener emphasized on the importance of Developing the Country Action Plan for NSDI – the Critical Prerequisite

Dr Antonius Wijanarto presented Indonesia's Experience in Developing its Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (IGIF)

Dr Ingo Simonis spoke on NSDI in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

Participants took keen interest and actively participated in Q&A sessions. The interactive discussions emphasized the growing importance of interoperable SDIs in supporting evidence-based decision-making.

Mr Guillaume Le Sourd, representing the UN-GGIM Secretariat, Statistics Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), concluded the webinar by offering United Nations' support for Pakistan's efforts to establish and operationalize the Pak-NSDI.
The event reaffirmed Survey of Pakistan's commitment to leading the national geospatial agenda and fostering a collaborative ecosystem that enables innovation, interoperability and informed decision-making for Pakistan's sustainable development.

25/07/2026

23/07/2026

𝟭𝗦𝗧 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥 𝗢𝗡 𝗡𝗦𝗗𝗜

Survey of Pakistan, in collaboration with NUST, organized the 1st National Seminar on 𝘗𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 (𝘗𝘢𝘬-𝘕𝘚𝘋𝘐) at the Centre for International Peace & Stability (CIPS), NUST, Islamabad. Chief Guest for the event was Mr Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary, Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives and it was also attended by Secretary Defence. In his keynote address, the Federal Minister emphasized that geospatial information is a strategic national asset, essential for informed policymaking, integrated planning, and evidence-based governance. He also underscored the immense importance attached to establishment and operationalization of NSDI in the country which will greatly assist in better planning and monitoring of projects and initiatives launched by the government besides giving much needed support to monitoring of SDGs and efforts for building climate resilience in the country.

The event brought together senior government officials, policymakers, geospatial experts, researchers, representatives from academia, private sector and industry to deliberate on the strategic role of Pak-NSDI in advancing Pakistan's digital transformation and geospatial science ecosystem. A series of expert presentations formed the centerpiece of the seminar, covering key themes including:

- Role of NSDI in Implementation and Monitoring of SDGs
- Urban Land Planning and Management Using 3D Cadastre and Digital Twins
- Primacy of NSDI in Water, Land and Resource Management
- Building Climate Resilience through NSDI
- Pak-NSDI and the National Geodetic Datum

The presentations sparked insightful discussions and exchange of innovative ideas, highlighting the transformative potential of geospatial technologies in addressing national priorities and supporting sustainable development. The seminar concluded with a renewed resolve among all stakeholders to strengthen partnerships, enhance institutional capacity, promote interoperability and accelerate the implementation of Pak-NSDI as a cornerstone for digital governance, resilient infrastructure, disaster risk reduction, environmental stewardship, land administration and sustainable socio-economic development.

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09/07/2026