Mission Statement

To enhance the understanding of Meteorology, Professional skill and competency of trainees to enable them to efficiently and effectively contribute in mitigation of climate related disasters and sustainable national development

Vision

As a Meteorological Institute, our vision is to be a global leader in imparting professional training and advancing meteorological science, research, and innovation to enhance society’s understanding and preparedness for weather and climate related phenomena.

Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) offers professional training courses in various branches of Meteorology, Geophysics and allied sciences at the Institute of Meteorology and Geophysics (IMG) Karachi. The Institute established in 1958, provides training to the serving personnel of Pakistan Meteorological Department, Pakistan Air Force, Pakistan Navy and other departments. Trainees from Meteorological Services of other countries are also welcome. The courses are of various levels and are designed to cope the need of new-comers in the field of Meteorology as well as for those who have acquired sufficient experience in the field and require higher training. The syllabi of courses provided at the Institute have been prepared mainly according to the pattern recommended by World Meteorological Organization (WMO).