Day: February 1, 2025

CM Sindh urges fed govt to seek Sindh’s input on oil, gas exploration & production framework for selling to private sector.

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• No sale should be authorised without Sindh’s consent.• CM demanded regular sharing latest production statistics of oil, gas• CM decides to become party in WLO litigation. KARACHI (Feb 1): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has emphasised that the federal government must include Sindh’s input in the framework that allows oil and gas exploration and production companies to sell 35% of their stakes to private parties and no sale should be authorised without Sindh’s consent. He directed the Petroleum Division to include the following in the framework :i.…

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Solar boom

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Solar energy is the fastest growing energy source all over the world, including Pakistan. This solar boom has also taken over our country like a storm. A bird’s eye view reveals that nearly all rooftops are being slowly covered with solar panels, irrespective of whether they are houses, factories, hospitals, government buildings, stadiums and so on. This is not only confined to large cities, but the countryside is also adopting this energy source for lighting their houses, running tube wells, etc.Now the future is to be the sun energy and…

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OGDCL commences oil & gas production from Bettani-2 Appraisal Well in Lakki Marwat

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ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s leading exploration and production company, has successfully commenced oil and gas production from the Bettani-2 appraisal well in the Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. OGDCL, as the operator of the Wali Exploration License with a 100% working interest, has completed and stimulated the Kawagarh formation. The well is currently producing 8.5 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of gas and 610 barrels per day (BPD) of oil. The produced gas is being processed at OGDCL’s Bettani processing plant and…

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KE removes over 1,000 illegal connections

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KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) conducted an anti-power theft drive in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Karachi, alongside a facilitation camp to enhance customer engagement and service accessibility. With the support of law enforcement agencies, KE successfully removed over 1,000 illegal connections (kundas), weighing approximately 1,700 kg, from its infrastructure. These illegal connections were responsible for an estimated annual theft of 6.5 million units of electricity. Since the beginning of January 2025, KE has organized over 40 facilitation camps across Karachi in areas such as Garden, Bahadurabad, New Karachi, Shah Faisal, Surjani, and Malir. These camps…

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Saudi Arabia Remains Top Travel Destination for Pakistanis with 100% Growth in 2024

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KARACHI: Saudi Arabia continues to be one of the most favored international destinations for Pakistani travelers, experiencing a remarkable 100% year-on-year growth, according to travel mobile application Wego. This surge in demand aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative, which aims to boost the Kingdom’s tourism industry through ambitious mega-projects. As the home of Islam’s two holiest cities, Makkah and Madinah, Saudi Arabia holds immense religious significance for millions of Muslims, particularly Pakistanis, who travel frequently for religious tourism, as well as for work and residence. The Kingdom’s tourism sector…

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