KARACHI
STAFF REPORTER
The Honorable Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, accompanied by the Additional Secretary (Policy), Petroleum Division Mr. Zafar Abbas, Deputy Secretary Waqas Barlas, visited the Corporate Headquarters of Pak-Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO) today. He was received by Mr. Irteza Ali Qureshi, Managing Director, PARCO, along with the Company’s senior leadership team.
During the visit, the Honorable Minister was given a comprehensive briefing on PARCO’s modular
growth strategy, its fifty-year legacy of operational excellence, and its future strategic roadmap.
The briefing highlighted PARCO’s vital role in strengthening Pakistan’s energy infrastructure through innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.
The Honorable Minister acknowledged the significance of PARCO’s contribution to Pakistan’s energy landscape.He highlighted Government’s priority for refinery Upgradation. This will not only improve efficiency in the energy supply chain but also facilitate the transition towards clean energy. Pakistan is committed to uphold the standards of environmental protection and cleaner energy resources.
His visit underscores the government’s support for institutions like PARCO that are playing a pivotal role in meeting the country’s growing energy demand. Government remains committed to fulfilling Pakistan’s energy needs and continues to align its efforts with the national vision for a secure, sustainable, and self-reliant energy future.