Pakistan's Potential Oil and Gas Discovery

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Pakistan finds oil that may ‘change its destiny’ - CNBC TV18

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A significant deposit of petroleum and natural gas has been discovered in Pakistan ’s territorial waters, with estimates suggesting it could be the fourth -largest oil and gas reserve globally.

The discovery, verified through a three-year survey in collaboration with a friendly nation, holds the potential to dramatically alter Pakistan 's economic fortunes.

Proposals for exploration and bidding are under review, but actual extraction may take several years .

Exploration requires a substantial investment of around $5 billion , and extracting the reserves could take up to five years .

This discovery comes at a critical juncture for Pakistan , whose economy is grappling with severe challenges.

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