Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz  Meets World Bank Regional Director

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a pivotal meeting with Mr. Pankaj Gupta, Regional Director for South Asia of the World Bank, to discuss strategic partnerships and technical support for Pakistan’s energy sector. The high-level meeting focused on enhancing sustainable energy development, improving infrastructure, and addressing key challenges in the oil and gas sectors. 

During the discussions, Minister Pervaiz highlighted the government’s commitment to modernizing Pakistan’s energy landscape, ensuring energy security, and promoting clean energy initiatives. He emphasized the need for international collaboration and investment to bolster the country’s energy efficiency. He added that we are working on integrated energy planning.

Mr. Pankaj Gupta reaffirmed the World Bank’s dedication to supporting Pakistan’s energy reforms and expressed optimism about future cooperation. He acknowledged the progress made by the government and discussed potential  technical assistance programs to further strengthen the sector. 

Minister Pervaiz thanked the World Bank for its continued partnership and stressed the importance of such engagements in achieving Pakistan’s long-term energy goals. Both parties agreed to maintain close coordination for future projects aimed at fostering economic growth and energy sustainability. 

The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Petroleum and World Bank representatives.