objectives

· Detect, identify and locate earthquakes and monitor seismic activities.

· Give quick response to queries pertaining to earthquakes and seismology.

· Keep record of seismic activities and earthquakes.

· Evaluate the Seismicity of different regions of country.

· Produce seismic reports and publish national seismic data.

· Exchange information pertaining to seismology with international agencies.

· Provide assistance in Seismological studies and research in related fields.

· Minimize damages due to earthquakes and associated Tsunamis disasters.

· Provide reliable advisory service to the builders, engineers and planners.

· Increase the Safety of marine & inland transportation activities.

· Promote the disaster preparedness and mitigation response system through
education, workshops, symposia and discussions on Radio & T.V.

Objectives

Pakistan Meteorological Department

Seismic Monitoring and Tsunami Early warning center