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PPL Secures Conditional Approval for Precious and Base Metals Exploration in Balochistan

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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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Public Safety is OGRA’s Top Priority – Safety Inspections of LPG Plants in Faisalabad Division

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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…

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Nasir Shah Announces Acceleration of Fire Safety Measures in Sindh15th Fire Safety Conference and Awards to be Held on November 4

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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…

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OFFSHORE BID ROUND 2025 – SUCCESSFUL BIDS ANNOUNCED AFTER TWO DECADES

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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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Power Division Leads Smart Metering Reforms to Enhance Efficiency and Consumer Service

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Islamabad, October 31, 2025 The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has taken a major step toward improving customer service and operational efficiency through the large-scale rollout of smart meters across electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) in Pakistan. A spokesperson of the Power Division stated that metering plays a vital role as the key interface between the customer and the service provider. In line with the Ministry’s declaration of 2025–26 as the “Year of Customer Service Improvement”, DISCOs have embarked on a comprehensive digitalization drive to modernize their infrastructure. This initiative aims…

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