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Pakistan, US Explore Cooperation in Minerals and Mining Sector

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National-Minerals

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb met with Robert Louis Strayer II, President of the Critical Minerals Forum (USA), and Natalie Baker, Chargé d’Affaires of the United States, at the Ministry of Finance on Friday to discuss potential collaboration in Pakistan’s minerals and mining sector. Senior officials from the Ministry of Finance and related departments also participated in the meeting, which focused on strengthening supply-chain security, fostering sustainable investment, and exploring joint opportunities in Pakistan’s critical minerals domain. Welcoming the US delegation, Minister Aurangzeb highlighted Pakistan’s improving…

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OGRA Reduces LPG Prices for November Amid Global Decline

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OGRA-GAS

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced a reduction in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices for November, attributing the cut to lower international rates and a marginal appreciation of the Pakistani rupee. The new maximum consumer price for an 11.8 kg domestic LPG cylinder has been fixed at Rs. 2,378.89, reflecting a decrease of Rs. 69.44 or 2.83% compared to October’s rate of Rs. 2,448.33. On a per kilogram basis, the price has dropped by Rs. 5.88. According to OGRA, the revision follows a 3.52% decline in…

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

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New-PPL

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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Petrol Prices Increased By Rs.2.43 Per Liter

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Petroleum-prices

Islamabad: 1st November, 2025PRESS RELEASE The Government has revised the prices of the petroleum products following input from the Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and the relevant Ministries. The new prices for the next fortnight starting from 1st November 2025 are as follows: (Rs. / liter) Products Existing Prices w.e.f. 16.10.2025 New Prices w.e.f. 01.11.2025 Increase/Decrease MS (Petrol) 263.02 265.45 +2.43 High Speed Diesel (HSD) 275.42 278.44 +3.02

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

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LPG-Plants

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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