Islamabad, November 21, 2016 (PPI-OT):Pakistan and Jordan will hold the Inaugural round of Bilateral Political Consultations on 22 November 2016 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad. The Jordanian delegation, led by Ambassador Nayaf El-Zidan, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Expatriates o the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is on a two-day visit to Islamabad. Additional Secretary (Middle East) Mr. Tasawar Khan will lead the Pakistan delegation.

The two sides will review important aspects of bilateral relations with focus on upgrading their existing economic and commercial relations. Exchanges will also take place on regional issues and international developments, especially the current situation in the Middle East. The inaugural session of Bilateral Political Consultations will afford an opportunity to review the existing state of bilateral relations, discuss the way forward and to exchange views on the regional and international issues of mutual interest.

For more information, contact:
Spokesman
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Government of Pakistan
Tell: +92-51-9205494
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Cell: +92-336-5644459
Website: www.mofa.gov.pk

Islamabad, November 21, 2016 (PPI-OT):The Indian Deputy High Commissioner, Mr. J.P. Singh, was summoned to the Foreign Office, today and conveyed the Government of Pakistan’s strong condemnation of the unprovoked ceasefire violations by Indian occupation forces on the LOC in Khuiratta sector on 19 November 2016, resulting in shahadat of 4 innocent children, including three girls and one boy, and injuries to 2 other civilians. The Deputy High Commissioner was told that the deliberate targeting of civilian populated areas was highly deplorable.

The Indian side was urged to respect the 2003 Ceasefire Understanding in the letter and spirit; to investigate the continued incidents of ceasefire violations; stop targeting the villages and civilians and maintain peace on the LOC. The Government of Pakistan also expressed concern over the incident of Indian refusal of diplomatic flight clearance to Pakistani Aircraft. This action by the India constituted a violation of the 1991 bilateral agreement between Pakistan and India.

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Government of Pakistan
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Islamabad, November 03, 2016 (PPI-OT):Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Mr Shahid Khaqan Abbasi announced that Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has made three discoveries of oil and gas from its exploratory wells namely Gundanwari-1, Mithri-1 and Khamiso well-1, which are located in Districts Ghotki and Khairpur of Sindh Province. These discoveries will result in an increase of 30 MMSCFD gas in total output of the country.

Speaking on the occasion the minister said that exploration and production activities have increased by 40 % during the current governments tenure, despite downward pull due to falling oil prices. He further said that 90 discoveries have been made during the current government’s tenure and the success ratio has also jumped from 31% to 55%. While praising OGDCL, the minister said that OGDCL along with PPL has led the efforts of exploration in the field of oil and gas.

OGDCL, the largest listed Company of Pakistan and leader in E and P sector is moving ahead with aggressive exploratory activities by vigorously pursuing operations in Balochistan, KPK, Sindh and Punjab provinces. Company holds 33% of exploration acreage of Pakistan and accounts for 55% of oil and 28% of gas being produced in the Country. For the long term sustainability and meeting energy requirements, OGDCL has planned 25 wells during the current year.

The structure of Gundanwari # 01 Mithri #01 and Khamiso # 01 were delineated, drilled and tested using OGDCL’s in house expertise and in close collaboration with GHPL team. The Gundanwari # 01 well was drilled down to the depth of 3,750 M and Mithri #01 was drilled down to the depth of 4,250 M. The Gundanwari well # 01 has tested 19.40 MMSCFD of gas and 15 BPD of Condensate through 32/64” choke at well head flowing pressure 3,300 Psi from Lower Goru (Massive Sand Formation).

While Mithri #01 has tested 6.44 MMSCFD of gas through 32/64” choke at well head pressure 1,600 Psi from Lower Goru (Massive Sand) formation. The structure of Khamiso # 01 was drilled down to the depth of 753 meter. The well has tested 2.95 MMSCFD of gas through choke 32/64” at well head flowing pressure of 505 Psi from Pirkoh Limestone formation. These discoveries have opened up a new avenue and would add hydrocarbon reserve base of OGDCL, GHPL and of the Country.

For more information, contact:
Public Relations Officer
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources
Government of Pakistan
Office: +92-51-9210220
Mobile: +92-333-4125625
Email: propnr@gmail.com
Website: www.mpnr.gov.pk

Islamabad, October 01, 2016 (PPI-OT):
H.E. Mr. Li Keqiang

Premier of the State Council of the

People’s Republic of China

Beijing”

“Excellency,

It is an honour for me to extend felicitations on the occasion of the 67th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China.

The friendship between Pakistan and the People’s Republic of China is model of good-neighbourly relations. The steady growth in Pakistan-China cooperation across all areas speaks volumes of both sides’ commitment to take bilateral relations to a higher level.

I commend your personal interest in the strengthening of Pakistan-China relations. I am confident that with joint efforts and close cooperation, both countries will play a substantial role in the development, progress and prosperity of the peoples of the two countries.

I avail myself of this opportunity to convey my best wishes for Your Excellency’s health and happiness, and for the progress and prosperity of the people of China.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

(Sartaj Aziz)

Adviser to the Prime Minister

Islamic Republic of Pakistan

For more information, contact:
Mr. Aizaz Ahmad Ch
Spokesman
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Government of Pakistan
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Fax: +92-51-9204202
Cell: +92-336-5644459
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