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Pakistan and China Deepen Strategic Ties, Focus on Energy and Mineral Cooperation

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Islamabad, November 19, 2025 Federal Minister for Petroleum, Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik, and H.E. Jiang Zaidong, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan reaffirmed the unwavering strength of the Pakistan-China partnership and discussed avenues to enhance cooperation in the energy and mineral sectors in a meeting held at Chinese Embassy Islamabad. The discussions centered on mutual support, economic collaboration, and the shared vision for regional stability and prosperity. Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik extended a formal invitation for the upcoming Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum (PMIF) 2026. He emphasized…

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Petroleum Division Moves to ensure adequate Gas Supply in upcoming winters; Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik Reviews Load Management Plan of SNGPL & SSGC

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Islamabad, November 24,2025 Press Release A high-level meeting on winter gas load management was held under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik. Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said that, on the special directives of the Prime Minister, every possible step be taken to ensure adequate gas supply to the public during the winter season. The Managing Directors of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) briefed the meeting on the current availability of gas across the country. Minister Ali Pervaiz stated that…

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Pakistan to drill first offshore well in March 2026

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KARACHI: Pakistan plans to drill its first offshore oil well in March 2026 along the southern shoreline of Sindh, marking a major step in the country’s search for new hydrocarbon reserves, a senior official at the state-owned explorer said on Thursday, reports ‘Arab News’. The well is being developed in the Sirani Block near Sujawal district, about 30 kilometres from the mainland, in what would mark Pakistan’s first attempt to tap offshore hydrocarbons after decades of relying on onshore discoveries. Offshore exploration has long been viewed as a missing link…

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Climate change now an ‘urgent reality’

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FAISALABAD:Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) President Farooq Yousaf Sheikh has said climate change is no longer a distant concern but an urgent reality, citing Pakistan’s recent experience with devastating floods, cloudbursts, and other unpredictable natural disasters.Speaking to a delegation from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC), he said that while Pakistan’s contribution to global climate change is minimal, just 0.9%, the country has borne the brunt of its catastrophic effects.“As the country faces the worst impacts of climate change, FCCI, as the apex trade body,…

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Hitachi Energy Awarded Strategic Contract to Enhance Pakistan’s Power Infrastructure

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Pakistan is on the move—its cities are growing, its industries are expanding, and the demand for reliable, sustainable electricity has never been greater. To meet these ambitions, the National Grid Company of Pakistan (NGC) has chosen Hitachi Energy as a strategic partner for a landmark project: the 765/220 kV Mansehra Grid Station (Lot-III), the first of its kind in the country. This project is more than an infrastructure upgrade—it’s a leap toward a smarter, more resilient energy future. Challenge As Pakistan’s energy needs accelerate, so does the urgency to modernize its…

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