08/09/2026
إِنَّا لِلّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
CONDOLENCE
Department of Earth sciences Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad ,The Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP), Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), Government of Pakistan, expresses its profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Prof. Dr. Sajjad Ahmad, former Director General, Geological Survey of Pakistan, and former Professor and Chairman, Department of Geology, University of Peshawar.
Prof. Dr. Sajjad Ahmad was a distinguished geoscientist, researcher and administrator who rendered invaluable services to geological sciences and to the development of Pakistan’s mineral and geological resources.
During his tenure (Aug 10, 2021 to Aug 10, 2026) as Director General, GSP, he led efforts to strengthen geological mapping, mineral exploration, remote sensing, structural geology, and geohazards research. He emphasized systematic geological mapping and the scientific assessment of Pakistan’s mineral-resource potential, while promoting collaboration between GSP, academia and other national institutions.
One of his most significant institutional contributions were the revival of GEOLOGICA, the scientific journal of the Geological Survey of Pakistan. After publication had stopped at Volume 6, the journal remained dormant for two decades. Under his leadership and patronage, GEOLOGICA was revived in 2024, restoring an important national platform for the publication and dissemination of geological research. The revival marked an important milestone in the history of GSP and Pakistan’s geoscientific community and reaffirmed the country’s tradition of publishing indigenous geological research. His contribution to approve the work deposit rules are milestone to bring the public, private sector to GSP for providing its technical capabilities for geoscientific, mineral exploration.
Prof. Dr. Sajjad Ahmad also supported initiatives concerning geological hazards and disaster-risk reduction, bringing together experts to advance understanding of earthquakes, landslides and other geological hazards affecting Pakistan. He contributed to strengthening Pakistan’s geological knowledge through research in structural geology, remote sensing, seismic interpretation, geological mapping and mineral exploration.
His services to geological education were equally distinguished. During his long academic career at the University of Peshawar, where he served as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Geology, he taught and mentored generations of geologists who went on to serve Pakistan in academia, government, research and the mineral and energy sectors.
He also supported initiatives for the recognition and preservation of Pakistan’s geological heritage, including geopark-related efforts.
The Geological Survey of Pakistan pays tribute to Prof. Dr. Sajjad Ahmad for his lifelong service to geoscience, education, research and national development. His contributions, particularly the revival of GEOLOGICA and his efforts to strengthen Pakistan’s geological institutions, will remain an enduring part of the legacy of GSP.
The management and employees of GSP extend their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, colleagues, students and the entire geological and academic community.
May Allah Almighty grant the departed soul the highest place in Jannat-ul-Firdous and grant the bereaved family Sabr-e-Jameel.
إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
