Explanation

• Balochistan is the second major supplier of natural gas in Pakistan.

Additional information:

• Sindh is the largest producer of natural gas in the country.
• Natural gas was discovered at Sui, Balochistan, in 1952.
• The Sui gas field is located in Dera Bugti District.

Last verified on 13-10-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan’s largest oil fields are located in District Attock.
• Khaur Oil Field is located in Attock District.
• Khaur was discovered in 1915 by the Attock Oil Company.
• It is considered the oldest oil field in Pakistan.
• Joya Mair Oil Field was discovered in 1944.
• Balkassar Oil Field is located in Jhelum District.

Last verified on 04-09-2026

Explanation

• Deposits of copper, gold, and silver were discovered in the 1970s.
• The Saindak Copper-Gold Project is located in Chagai District, Balochistan, Pakistan.
• Trial production began in 1995.
• The project has been developed and operated in collaboration with China.
• Saindak is an important mineral and mining project of Balochistan.

Last verified on 11-08-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan primarily imports Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from Qatar.
• Pakistan signed its first long-term LNG supply agreement with Qatar in 2016.
• Qatar is one of the world's leading LNG exporters.

Last verified on 21-07-2026

Explanation

• Balochistan has the largest proven natural gas reserves in Pakistan.
• The famous Sui Gas Field (discovered in 1952) is located here.
• 35% Reserves = Balochistan (largest).
• 60 - 70% Production = Sindh (highest).

Last verified on 27-04-2026