Islamabad: In a significant push to harness Pakistan’s extensive natural resources, Minister for Petroleum Dr. Musadik Malik has reiterated the country’s commitment to fully utilize its immense coal reserves. This announcement came during his recent visit to Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry Group Limited in Xi’an, China, where he explored potential collaborative ventures with the Chinese firm.

According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Dr. Malik’s visit focused on understanding various operations at Shaanxi Coal, one of China’s leading coal and chemical producers. Discussions between Dr. Malik and company executives centered on developing joint ventures and leveraging technology to convert coal into valuable chemicals.

The dialogue underscored a mutual interest in strengthening industrial ties and boosting investment in technology transfer, which could significantly benefit Pakistan’s economy by enhancing its capacity to utilize its coal resources for chemical production. The partnership aims to bring advanced technological solutions to Pakistan’s coal industry, promising a future of enhanced resource management and economic growth.