It is my privilege to congratulate fellow countrymen on the historic occasion of Noble Energy International Coal Conference, as it is first of its kind in Pakistan.
This is a historic event which will formally confirm the importance of coal in the energy sector in Pakistan, and will make evident interest of multinational enterprises in development and technology transfer of Thermal Power Projects.
The advent of third millennium has made it evident to all of us that Pakistan agro based economy vis-à-vis WTO implementations and other global agreements, has little defence to offer.
In every sector technology is taking great strides and those countries which are as yet under developed has no rays of hope unless some indigenous resources are available to make a considerable difference.
Everyone knows that energy and particularly electrical energy is the exclusive force in most of the applications and technologies. It is the power which keeps the wheels of industry rolling day in and day out.
Pakistan is extremely fortunate to have a huge reserve of coal in Thar Area which would serve the Thermal Power requirements for centuries. It is my pleasure to note that a mega project of Thar Coal Development & Utilisation is about to take its final shape after the hard work of all concerned.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Resources is committed to arrange all necessary resources for the development of natural reserves of strategic importance for the country and assure all concerned that we will continue to make objective and dedicated efforts for this project of vital importance for the country.