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Pakistan begins oil production from first horizontal oil well

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oil price

ISLAMABAD: In a crucial global scenario of energy crisis, Pakistan has marked a significant milestone in its energy sector with the activation of its first horizontal oil well. The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) of Pakistan has made operational Pakistan’s first ‘Horizontal oil Well’. The well, named ‘PASAKHI 13’, is located in Hyderabad district in Sindh province and has begun producing approximately 460 barrels of oil per day, according to OGDCL. OGDCL said the well was drilled to a total depth of 2,966 metres, including a 546-metre horizontal…

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Pakistan, Oman Reaffirm Commitment to Expand Energy Partnership amid Evolving Regional Situation

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New-Project123

Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with H.E. Fahad Bin Sulaiman Bin Khalaf Alkharusi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Pakistan, to discuss the evolving energy situation in the region and avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation in the energy sector. The Federal Minister highlighted that Pakistan and Oman enjoy long-standing, cordial and brotherly relations, rooted in shared history, mutual respect and strong people-to-people ties. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further expand the bilateral energy partnership and explore new areas of collaboration. During the meeting, the…

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Solcraft, ORKO Partner to Install 500 EV Chargers Across Pakistan

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KARACHI: Renewable energy firm Solcraft and AI-powered mobility platform ORKO have announced a strategic partnership to deploy 500 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Pakistan within the next two years. According to a joint statement, the collaboration will deliver a fully integrated solution combining physical charging infrastructure with advanced digital intelligence, marking a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country’s EV ecosystem. The partnership aims to serve a broad range of stakeholders, including charging network operators, fuel retailers, logistics companies, automotive manufacturers, and public-sector institutions. The move aligns with Pakistan’s National Electric…

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Pakistan Awards Rs12.67bn Local Grid Contracts, Cuts Costs by 40%

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Power-Sector

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has awarded Rs12.67 billion ($45 million) in contracts to domestic manufacturers for power transmission equipment, achieving cost savings of around 40 percent compared to imports, in a major boost to industrial self-reliance. Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari termed the initiative a “transformative success,” highlighting its role in reducing dependence on foreign suppliers and conserving valuable foreign exchange. The contracts, issued by the National Grid Company (NGC), represent one of the largest locally sourced procurements in the transmission sector. They were awarded through competitive bidding…

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Pakistan’s EV Drive Faces Grid, Land and Trust Challenges Despite Expansion Plans

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Electric-Vehicle

KARACHI: Pakistan’s electric vehicle (EV) transition is gaining pace, with two private firms announcing plans to install 500 charging stations nationwide over the next two years. While the initiative reflects growing momentum, industry experts caution that structural challenges—ranging from grid limitations to land access and consumer trust—continue to hinder large-scale adoption. Currently, Pakistan has only 30 to 50 public EV charging stations, far below the government’s target of 3,000 by 2030 under the National Electric Vehicle Policy 2025–2030. Experts argue that bridging this gap requires more than numerical expansion, highlighting…

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