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Energy Resilience: Petroleum Minister Announces Strategic Push to Secure Additional Gas Supplies
In response to rising summer power demands and shipping bottlenecks in the Strait of Hormuz, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik announced on Thursday, May 14, 2026, that Pakistan is aggressively working to lock in additional gas supplies
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by News Desk
2026-05-14
Energy Resilience: Petroleum Minister Announces Strategic Push to Secure Additional Gas Supplies

In a significant move to protect the national grid from external shocks, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik announced on Thursday, May 14, 2026, that Pakistan is drafting a comprehensive Energy Security Policy while aggressively locking in extra gas volumes.

The strategy focuses on building strategic reserves and securing reliable supply lines from allied nations amid regional supply chain disruptions.

Headline

Energy Security Drive: Pakistan Drafts Resiliency Policy, Expresses Gratitude to Qatar and Kuwait for Critical Fuel Supplies

The Breakdown

  • Strategic Policy Shift: Minister Malik stated that under the joint leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Deputy PM Ishaq Dar, Pakistan is prioritizing a long-term energy shield to protect the economy from global geopolitical conflicts.

  • The Qatari Lifeline: During a high-level meeting with Qatari Ambassador Ali bin Mubarak Al-Khater, Malik expressed immense gratitude to Doha. When severe shipping congestion in the Strait of Hormuz collided with peak Pakistani summer electricity demands, direct coordination with Qatari Energy Minister Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi successfully navigated and delivered two critical LNG shipments to Pakistan.

  • Regional Alliances: Ambassador Al-Khater reiterated Qatar's total backing, confirming directives to facilitate Pakistan’s energy needs by any means necessary. He also lauded Pakistan's active diplomatic mediation role between the US and Iran.

  • Expanding with Kuwait: The energy push extends beyond gas. Earlier in the week, Minister Malik met with Kuwaiti Ambassador Nassar Abdulrahman Almutairi to discuss joint refining projects and strategic oil storage. Malik thanked Kuwait for the timely arrival of the vessel Khairpur, which injected 45,000 tonnes of diesel and 10,000 tonnes of jet fuel into Pakistan's reserves during a highly volatile period.
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