For more than twelve years, Pakistan has failed to launch a serious shale oil and gas policy. The country holds vast oil and gas resources, both conventional and unconventional. In 2016, I completed a report examining the shale gas potential of Pakistan. The report also emphasised the immense long-term opportunity presented by shale oil and gas resources. For more than twelve years, Pakistan has failed to launch a serious shale oil and gas policy.

Source: The Nation March 12, 2026 17:02 UTC