Times of Islamabad

Big Oil and Gas Reserves discovered in Pakistan

Big Oil and Gas Reserves discovered in Pakistan

*KOHAT: Massive oil and gas reserves unearthed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,giving impetus to Pakistan’s growing needs and strengthening the dwindlingeconomy of Pakistan.*

According to details, 240 barrels of crude oil can be excavated from a deepgorge along with annual gas production of 127 cubic feet of natural gas.

The official statement on the discovery states that the Oil and GasDevelopment Company Limited (OGDCL) owns 50% of the shares from the overalldiscovery while Mari Petroleum Company owns 33.33% of the shares from thediscovery.

Pakistan Stock Exchange has been notified of the discovery which will helpPakistan’s economy and ensure value in the foreign exchange arena.

Pakistan’s foreign exchange picked up pace after the news of the discoverybroke out earlier in the day, a steady recovery is underway after thetumultuous end to yesterday’s trading.