Pakistan, April 3 -- A gas pocket has been found during test well drilling in Karachi's Korangi Creek area. TPL Properties, a real estate developer, confirmed the discovery in a notice issued to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday. The company noted that initial assessments suggest the gas may be biogenic methane, formed by the decomposition of organic matter.

TPL Properties clarified that the gas pocket is not part of any known natural gas reserves in the region. The company believes the gas will likely dissipate naturally, especially if left to burn. They also highlighted that this discovery is part of a larger study involving national and international consulting firms.

The study includes several tests, such as geotechnical...