KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), one of the country’s leading energy companies, has received conditional approval from the Government of Balochistan for a new mineral exploration license (EL-331). The license covers the exploration of precious and base metals, along with associated minerals, in District Chaghai — part of the renowned Chaghai Metallogenic Belt, which hosts globally recognized copper and gold deposits, including Reko Diq and Saindak. This development marks a major step in PPL’s strategy to diversify beyond its core hydrocarbons business and strengthen its role in Pakistan’s growing minerals…
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Petrol Prices Increased By Rs.2.43 Per Liter
Islamabad: 1st November, 2025PRESS RELEASE The Government has revised the prices of the petroleum products following input from the Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and the relevant Ministries. The new prices for the next fortnight starting from 1st November 2025 are as follows: (Rs. / liter) Products Existing Prices w.e.f. 16.10.2025 New Prices w.e.f. 01.11.2025 Increase/Decrease MS (Petrol) 263.02 265.45 +2.43 High Speed Diesel (HSD) 275.42 278.44 +3.02
Read MorePublic Safety is OGRA’s Top Priority – Safety Inspections of LPG Plants in Faisalabad Division
Islamabad, October 3, 2025 : The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) Lahore Regional Office, in coordination with the District Administration Faisalabad and Punjab Civil Defence Department, conducted joint inspections of LPG plants in Faisalabad Division from September 29 to October 1, 2025. These inspections were carried out in line with OGRA’s public notice of May 27, 2025, which directed LPG companies to:1. Cease LPG sales through illegal shops and decanters.2. Conduct inventory audits of distributors and phase out substandard cylinders. The joint enforcement teams, led by OGRA Lahore Region…
Read MoreNasir Shah Announces Acceleration of Fire Safety Measures in Sindh15th Fire Safety Conference and Awards to be Held on November 4
Karachi: Sindh Minister for Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has emphasized the urgent need to strengthen fire safety mechanisms across the province, directing all relevant departments to ensure strict compliance with safety standards. He said that the increasing number of fire incidents in industrial, commercial, and residential buildings is a matter of grave concern and requires coordinated action, proper planning, and extensive public awareness campaigns. The Minister made these remarks during a meeting with a delegation of the National Forum for Environment and Health (NFEH), led by its President…
Read MoreOFFSHORE BID ROUND 2025 – SUCCESSFUL BIDS ANNOUNCED AFTER TWO DECADES
Keeping in view the Prime Minister’s vision of indoctrinating energy security, enhancing indigenization and promoting local resource development, the Ministry of Energy, Government of Pakistan announces the results of the competitive Offshore Bid Round 2025, launched in January this year after a gap of 18 years for the grant of petroleum exploration licenses in forty (40) offshore blocks. Before initiating the process, the Ministry developed a Model Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA), a key document integrated into the bid package, to ensure transparency, competitiveness, and investor confidence. In parallel, the Offshore…
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