Mari petroleum hosted an impressive light and sound show, projecting the struggles and contributions of our founders for creation of an independent state, Pakistan’s rich history, progression over the years, vibrant culture and a tribute to the heroes of Pakistan. Pride of performance award holder, Sahir Ali Bagga paid tribute to our forefathers, with his melodious songs. MD/CEO Mari Petroleum Faheem Haider, in his speech, welcomed the guests to the enthralling light and sound and said that this initiative is aimed at invigorating our national spirit through innovative tools of…
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Pakistan’s Geoeconomic Necessities
Pakistan has finally got the opportunity to look towards its economic development after facing internal and external security turmoil during last few decades. It is willing to prioritize economic security and leverage it to protect the national interests. The shift from geo-political confrontation to geo-economic cooperation was proposed by National Security Adviser, Moeen Yousuf. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has also reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to ‘geo-economic shift’ during his physical and virtual contacts with several countries including Germany, and Egypt. The country has started diversifying its economic and diplomatic engagement…
Read MoreUS oil consumption hit 25-year low in 2020: EIA
The US petroleum consumption declined to 18.1 million barrels per day (bpd) last year, the lowest level in 25 years, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) has said. Petroleum consumption in the transportation sector plunged by a record-breaking 15% in 2020 compared to a year earlier. Oil consumption declined in every single energy-consuming sector, the EIA said in new estimates of US petroleum products consumption by source and sector for last year. Lockdowns and other measures to contain Covid across the United States in 2020 were the key reason for lower…
Read MoreHike in power base tariff: World Bank irked by govt’s ‘failure’ to honour commitment
The World Bank has, reportedly, conveyed its serious reservations to the top government authorities for not honouring their commitment regarding increase in electricity tariff as per the February 2021 agreement, and seeking a new deadline for a hike in base tariff, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. The PTI government, sources said, has increased electricity tariff by 40 per cent since it came to power of which Rs 2.17 per unit is base tariff. Last week World Bank’s delegation led by their Vice President for South Asia, Hartwig Schafer held meetings…
Read MoreTabish Gauhar limits his role up to advisory level
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Power and Petroleum Tabish Gauhar has decided to squeeze his role up to giving his advice as a technocrat to the government for policy level decisions and energy sector reforms. He also started avoiding attending crucial meetings held on the operational level. According to the top sources at the Energy Ministry, Tabish Gauhar, if asked to tender resignation, would be only because of his technical advice on the North-South Gas Pipeline, which has been renamed as Pakistan Stream Gas Pipeline (PSPG). The sources close…
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