ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): The advent of New Year will usher in further strengthening of exemplary friendship between Pakistan and China and both sides were keen to work even closer in various fields, including energy sector and new areas are being explored. This was stated by Federal Minister for Power and Petroleum Mr. Omar Ayub Khan in a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Mr. Yao Jing here Tuesday, said a press release. The Minister apprised the Ambassador that all projects under CPEC are being executed well within their timelines. He said that the cooperation and coordination among the Chinese investors and relevant agencies of the Power Division are exemplary. Apprising about the oil and gas sector the Federal Minister said that bidding process for 40 new exploration blocks are soon to be initiated. He said that under a proposed policy the oil and gas exploration well digging number is to be increased from average 33 to 100 by the OGDCL which will also increase possibility of new explorations. During the meeting progress on various projects under the Energy Sector were also reviewed. It was also agreed that a comprehensive review meeting on all projects will be held sooner at … Continue reading New year to further strengthen Pak-China friendship: Omar Ayub