PM directs measures for utilisation of immense natural resources


ISLAMABAD, Sep 5 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to take effective measures for full utilization of country’s immense natural resources.

The prime minister, chairing a meeting to discuss the matters pertaining to the Petroleum Division, said the development of road infrastructure was equally essential to ensure access to the natural reserves.

Calling for strict measures to curb illegal mining, he instructed for fulfilling all legal formalities for early appointment of the head of Oil and Gas Development Authority.

In the briefing, the prime minister was told that the Petroleum Division was working to enhance oil and gas production besides striving to explore more natural resources.

The pipeline network was being laid to supply oil and gas from different reserves and the foreign investment in the mining sector was also on a positive trajectory.

Interim Petroleum Minister Muhammad Ali and Advisor to PM Ahad Cheema and relevant senior officers attended the meeting.