{
  "id": 16624283,
  "title": "Pakistan seeks investment from US in oil refinery upgradation projects",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/pakistan-seeks-investment-from-us-in-oil-refinery-upgradation-projects-16624283",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T15:12:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2039988/pakistan-seeks-investment-from-us-in-oil-refinery-upgradation-projects"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Islamabad, Pakistan - In a meeting with US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker, Pakistan's Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik sought investment from American financial institutions to upgrade the country's oil refineries. The discussion took place amid heightened cooperation talks between the two nations in the energy sector, according to an official statement.\n\nMalik informed Baker about Pakistan's efforts to ensure energy security, particularly in light of the volatile Middle East situation. He emphasized the importance of maintaining uninterrupted fuel supplies, noting the challenges posed by the ongoing conflict. The minister stressed Pakistan's commitment to meeting its energy needs and revealed that the country's refinery upgrade programme presented potential investment opportunities for US financial firms.\n\nIn response, Baker praised Pakistan's fuel supply management, expressing her country's willingness to collaborate closely with Pakistan to meet its energy demands. She highlighted the importance of creating avenues for US businesses in Pakistan and expressed optimism about establishing long-term energy supply contracts. Such agreements, she noted, would be mutually beneficial.\n\nDuring the meeting, managing directors of Pakistan State Oil and Pakistan LNG Limited informed the attendees about the interest of US companies in providing liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Pakistan. Malik encouraged US companies to participate in the upcoming Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum, which showcased investment prospects in the country. He expressed deep gratitude for US support and emphasized that strengthening bilateral engagement would bolster energy cooperation and contribute to Pakistan's long-term energy security.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday sought investment from US financial institutions in its oil refinery upgradation projects as the two countries discussed increasing cooperation in the energy sector. The development came during a meeting between Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik and US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker. During the meeting, Malik briefed the US envoy on measures Pakistan was taking…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}