Published on, Sept. 1 -- September 1, 2025 4:40 PM

In the first half of 2025, Pakistan's oil and gas sector experienced strong growth, driven by significant discoveries and development activities. Total oil reserves increased by 3%, reaching 239.6 million barrels, while gas reserves rose by 5% to 19 trillion cubic feet (tcf). This expansion was largely fueled by new finds in Waziristan, Bettani, and Pindori, improving the country's overall energy outlook.

Mari Energies Limited led the sector's performance, reporting a 12% rise in its reserves. The company's oil reserves grew to 9.6 million barrels, and gas reserves surged to 5.5 tcf, primarily due to successful exploration in the Shewa and Spinwam blocks in Waziristan. Other companies, ...