Advent of new year to usher in further strengthening Sino-Pak friendship: Omar Ayub.

Islamabad -- The advent of New Year will usher in further strengthening of exemplary friendship between Pakistan and China and both sides are keen to work even closer in various fields including energy sector for which new areas are being explored.

This was stated by Federal Minister for Power and Petroleum Omar Ayub Khan in a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing here Tuesday. Secretary Power Division Irfan Ali was also present during the meeting.

The Federal Minister apprised the Chinese Ambassador that all projects under CPEC are being executed well within their timelines. He said that the cooperation and coordination among the Chinese investors and relevant agencies of the Power Division are exemplary.

Apprising about the oil and gas sector the Federal Minister said that bidding process for 40 new exploration blocks are soon to be initiated. He said that under a proposed policy the oil and gas exploration well digging number is to be increased from average 33 to 100 by the...

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