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• Thar Coalfield Location: Tharparkar, Sindh
• Region: Thar Desert
• Discovery Year: 1991
• Rank: Among 16th largest coal reserves globally
• Importance: Electricity and energy production

Last verified on 06-06-2026

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• Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) regulates oil and gas pricing in Pakistan.
• It reviews and recommends petroleum prices.
• OGRA ensures transparency and fair pricing mechanism.
• It works under the Government of Pakistan.

Last verified on 29-04-2026

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• 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

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The Sui Gas Field in Balochistan is Pakistan’s largest natural gas and oil-producing field.

It has been a major contributor to the country’s energy supply since its discovery in 1952.

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The Russia-Pakistan gas pipeline project is named the Pakistan Stream Gas Pipeline (PSGP).

It was formerly known as the North-South gas pipeline, and sometimes as PakSteam.

The project is designed to transport liquefied natural gas from Karachi to Kasur.