Karachi,Pakistan, May 29, 2025 — Federal Minister for Petroleum, Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik, accompanied by Mr. Zafar Abbas, Additional Secretary Petroleum, Mr. Waqas Ahmed Barlas, Director to the Minister / DS Admin visited Pakistan State Oil today as part of a strategic outreach to key stakeholders in the petroleum sector. The guests were received by Mr. Abdus Sami, Chief Supply Chain Officer and current officiating Managing Director, Mr Mohsin Ali Mangi, Chief Strategy and Technology Officer. Ms Gulzar Khoja, Chief Financial Officer, PSO, along with other senior members of the PSO leadership team. He also met with Chairman of the PSO Board of Management, Mr. Asif Baigmohamed and exchanged views on areas of PSO’s business interest. During the visit, the Federal Minister held a series of high-level meetings aimed at strengthening coordination and ensuring operational excellence across the sector.
The Minister engaged with PSO’s top management to review the company’s performance, supply chain resilience, and automation initiatives. He appreciated the company’s pivotal role in ensuring a consistent and reliable supply of fuel across the country. The Minister was also apprised on ongoing efforts to modernize PSO’s infrastructure and diversify its business model, particularly forward-looking expansion into renewable energy and emerging segments of the energy market. He keenly listened to the key challenges faced by PSO and assured all out support from the government. He shared government’s commitment to ensure reliable, sustainable and the most economical energy availability to the consumers.
Mr. Malik also met with representatives of the Oil Companies Advisory Committee (OCAC), including Syed Nazir Abbas Zaidi, Secretary General, OCAC, members i: e. Mr Zubair Shaikh, CEO, Wafi Energy Pakistan, Mr Zahid Mir, MD Pakistan Refinery Limited and Mr Abdus Sami, Chief Supply Chain Officer, PSO. The discussions focused on key industry-wide challenges, regulatory developments, and the need for greater policy alignment to ensure a stable and efficient energy supply chain.
In a separate session, the Minister met with a delegation from the Petroleum Dealers Association, led by Chairman Mr. Abdul Sami Khan, where matters related to dealers’ operational challenges and profit margins were brought to the table. The Minister assured the dealers that their valid concerns would be duly considered and addressed through constructive dialogue.
“The government is fully committed to steering Pakistan’s energy sector toward greater resilience, sustainability, and innovation. Our focus is on streamlining operations, resolving systemic issues, and fostering a balanced ecosystem that serves consumers interest and supports economic stability. Enhancing fuel quality, reducing emissions, and advancing the transition to clean energy are central to this vision.”
“In the best interest of the country, all stakeholders must collaborate with a shared commitment to progress. Together, we can build a modern energy sector that meets the evolving needs of our nation.” Mr Malik added.
The visit marked a significant step toward enhancing sector-wide collaboration and reinforced the government’s commitment to a resilient, and people-cantered energy framework.
