The Petroleum Secretary of Pakistan (Urdu: ) is the
Federal Secretary for
Ministry of Energy A Ministry of Energy or Department of Energy is a government department in some countries that typically oversees the production of fuel and electricity; in the United States, however, it manages nuclear weapons development and conducts energy-rel ...
(Petroleum Division). The officer is a
BPS-22 grade officer, usually belonging to the
Pakistan Administrative Service
The Pakistan Administrative Service, or PAS ( ur, ) (previously known as the District Management Group or DMG before 1 June 2012) is an elite cadre of the Civil Services of Pakistan. The Pakistan Administrative Service over the years has emerge ...
. The Secretary Petroleum is considered to be a highly lucrative and prized post in the
Government of Pakistan
The Government of Pakistan ( ur, , translit=hakúmat-e pákistán) abbreviated as GoP, is a federal government established by the Constitution of Pakistan as a constituted governing authority of the Administrative units of Pakistan, four provin ...
. The Secretary heads the Division which is responsible to ensure availability and security of sustainable supply of oil and gas for economic development and strategic requirements of Pakistan, and to coordinate development of natural resources of energy and minerals.
Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division)
/ref> Mega-sized companies such as the Pakistan Petroleum Limited
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) ( ur, ) is a Pakistani state-owned petroleum company. It was incorporated on 5 June 1950, when it inherited the assets and liabilities of the Burmah Oil Company Ltd. which initially holds 70% of the share with t ...
(PPL), Oil and Gas Development Company
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited, commonly known as OGDCL ( ur, شرکتِ محدود برائے ترقیاتِ گیس و تیل) is a Pakistani oil and gas company. It has a primary listing on the Pakistan Stock Exchange, and secondary ...
(OGDC) and Pakistan State Oil (PSO) come under the purview of Secretary Petroleum.
See also
*Government of Pakistan
The Government of Pakistan ( ur, , translit=hakúmat-e pákistán) abbreviated as GoP, is a federal government established by the Constitution of Pakistan as a constituted governing authority of the Administrative units of Pakistan, four provin ...
*Commerce Secretary of Pakistan
The Commerce Secretary of Pakistan (Urdu: ) is the Federal Secretary for the Ministry of Commerce. The position holder is a BPS-22 grade officer, usually belonging to the Pakistan Administrative Service. The Commerce Secretary is considered to b ...
*Pakistan Secretary of Economic Affairs
The Economic Affairs Secretary of Pakistan , also referred to as Secretary EAD, is the Federal Secretary for the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The position of Secretary EAD is considered to be a lucrative slot in the federal government. The positi ...
References
Ministry of Energy (Pakistan)
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