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Sindh CM concludes Pre-Budget discussion Sindh AssemblyNo work is in progress on Chulistan

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Sindh CM

KARACHI (March 21): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, while concluding the pre-budget discussion in the assembly, emphasized his government’s commitment to maintaining law and order, and highlighted the importance of transparent financial planning and noted that there was currently no construction taking place on the Chulistan Canal. He highlighted that there has been no construction activity from Head Suleimanki to Marot, which is located 200 km from the barrage. At the Marot site, a 5,000 ft length of canal was found to be abandoned, and no further activity…

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Federal Minister for Petroleum Briefs Foreign Ambassadors on Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025

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Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division), Ali Pervaiz Malik, on Friday briefed foreign ambassadors on the upcoming Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF25) and invited delegates from their respective countries to explore Pakistan’s vast mineral resources and investment opportunities. He encouraged foreign countries to participate in this transformative dialogue shaping the future of Pakistan’s minerals sector.Scheduled to take place on April 8-9, 2025, at the Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad, the forum will bring together global ministers, leading corporations, investors, policymakers, and industry experts to explore Pakistan’s mineral potential.Addressing an…

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PPL Seeks PDS Advice on Gas Allocation for CCGT Power Plant

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PPL-Plant

Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has sought advice from the Petroleum Division (PDS) regarding the allocation of gas for its Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant project. The PPL is planning to set up a 1,200-megawatt (MW) CCGT power plant, which will require a significant amount of gas to operate. However, the company is seeking clarification on the gas allocation process and the availability of gas for the project. The PDS has been requested to provide guidance on the gas allocation framework, including the priority of gas allocation, the gas…

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“Government, World Bank Discuss Power Project to Boost Energy Sector”

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world-bank

The government of Pakistan and the World Bank have held discussions on a power project aimed at strengthening the country’s energy sector. The project’s objective is to increase the reliability and efficiency of Pakistan’s power distribution systems, ultimately benefiting consumers ¹. The World Bank has outlined a six-stage project cycle for the initiative, which includes identification, preparation, appraisal, negotiation/approval, implementation, and completion/validation and evaluation ². This structured approach ensures that the project is thoroughly planned, executed, and monitored to achieve its intended goals. Key aspects of the project include: The…

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“Refineries Urged to Prioritize Local Production to Reduce Reliance on Imports”

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Petroleum-Sector

The government has directed local refineries to prioritize domestic production of petroleum products, aiming to reduce the country’s reliance on imports and stabilize the economy. The directive comes as Pakistan struggles with a significant trade deficit, largely due to the high cost of importing petroleum products. By increasing local production, the government hopes to reduce the burden on the national exchequer and promote economic stability. The refineries have been instructed to optimize their production processes and improve efficiency to meet the growing demand for petroleum products in the country. Industry…

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