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September 7, 2024

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Government weighs offshore drilling reform

Islamabad: The government is actively exploring two options for amending the offshore fiscal regime, with the aim of reviving interest in offshore drilling through tax breaks and strategic investments from friendly states. Earlier, Pakistan attempted offshore drilling in partnership with US energy giant ExxonMobil, after a nine-year hiatus. However, the venture was unsuccessful, with conspiracy theorists blaming ExxonMobil for a lack of commitment to drilling in the waters offshore Karachi. Sources reveal that ExxonMobil had requested a larger exploration area offshore Karachi, but security concerns prevented the government from granting the request. Now, the Shehbaz-led government is formulating a new

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