Antarctica has been the focus of attraction for the world because of its global significance for influencing global weather, its unique position at the south pole, its potential for huge non-living and living resources, and its pristine environment to be used as natural laboratory for scientific research.
Pakistan's interest in Antarctica is purely
scientific. Pakistan is keenly interested in Antarctic
research and its research activities that is in confirmaty
with the SCAR programme. Pakistan has acquired the associate
membership of the SCAR and is pursuing and active
Antarctic Research programme
and successful accomplishment on a part of Pakistan
Antarctic Research programme. Pakistan has gained
experience, capability and basic logistics by launching
of two expeditions. The achievements
have strengthened Pakistan capabilities for
conducting research in the harsh Antarctic environment
useful environmental
and Oceanographic data has been collected from the
Antarctic region.
