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Karachi | ReNews Pakistan
Pakistan’s energy sector has witnessed an important development as daily crude oil production of 2,000 barrels has started for the first time from Sanghar district in Sindh.
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has formally informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange about the commencement of oil production from the newly developed reserves.
According to OGDCL, a 4 inch diameter pipeline, approximately 1.5 kilometers long, has been laid to bring the crude oil production into immediate use and connect it with the relevant supply system.
The company stated that crude oil production from the Bobi Deep One well will help meet domestic energy requirements and reduce the country’s dependence on imported fuel.
Energy sector experts believe that increased local oil and gas production is a positive development for Pakistan’s energy security, foreign exchange reserves and industrial growth.

Karachi: [ReNews Pakistan]
The Pakistan Academy of Engineering (PAE) has proposed the construction of Karachi's first underground railway network, describing the project as a long term strategic solution to the city's worsening traffic congestion, rapid population growth and increasing demand for efficient public transportation.
The proposal was presented during the academy's 40th Symposium, titled "Importance of Underground Mobility in a Megacity," where transportation planners, engineers and infrastructure experts from Pakistan, the United States and China examined the role of underground rail systems in improving mobility across major metropolitan cities.
During the symposium, experts reviewed successful metro and subway networks operating in Singapore, New York, Washington D.C., Delhi, Friedberg and Dhaka, highlighting how underground transit systems have helped reduce road congestion, improve commuter safety and support sustainable urban development.
Following detailed discussions, participants unanimously recommended the development of two underground railway corridors in Karachi. The first proposed route would connect Numaish Chowrangi with Merewether Tower, while the second corridor would run from FTC on Shahrah e Faisal to I.I. Chundrigar Road and Tower, linking key commercial and business districts with major urban centers.
PAE President Prof. Dr. Brigadier (Retired) Nasim Akhtar Khan said Karachi's expanding population and rising transportation demand require long term infrastructure planning rather than short-term traffic management measures. He emphasized that an underground railway system would provide a sustainable and efficient mass transit solution capable of meeting the city's future mobility requirements.
According to the academy, the proposed underground rail network would complement Karachi's existing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system by creating an integrated public transportation network that would significantly increase passenger capacity while improving travel efficiency across the city.
Transport experts also noted that the project could deliver substantial economic and environmental benefits by reducing traffic congestion, shortening travel times, improving connectivity between residential, commercial and industrial areas, lowering vehicle emissions and providing millions of daily commuters with a safer, faster and more reliable mode of transportation.
The proposal reflects growing calls for large-scale urban infrastructure investment as Karachi continues to expand as Pakistan's largest metropolitan and commercial hub, placing increasing pressure on its existing transport network.

Karachi | ReNews Pakistan
The government has suspended a proposed 5 percent increase in Karachi Port tariffs for fiscal year 2026 27, a move expected to provide more than Rs. 500 million in relief to importers and exporters.
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar said the decision was taken to support trade and economic activity. He said the move is aligned with the Prime Minister’s Blue Economy vision, which aims to strengthen Pakistan’s maritime sector and facilitate businesses.
The minister said freezing Karachi Port Trust tariffs would help reduce operating costs for traders and industrialists, maintain stability in port-related charges and improve the overall business environment.
Junaid Anwar added that the government remains committed to introducing practical measures to promote exports, expand trade and accelerate economic growth.
Karachi Port handles the bulk of Pakistan’s seaborne trade, making port charges an important cost component for importers, exporters and industries dependent on raw material shipments.
The tariff freeze is expected to ease some pressure on businesses already facing higher logistics and financing costs.