ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is seeking bids to import six liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes for delivery between Jan. 8 to Feb. 1, the country's natural gas buyer said in an advertisement in the newspaper Dawn.
The last date for the submission for bids for the cargoes, each of 140,000 cubic meters, is Dec. 10, according to the advertisement by Pakistan LNG Ltd. The winning bids will be announced the same day.
Pakistan LNG recently awarded a tender to import six LNG cargoes in December. Vitol placed the best bids for four of the cargoes while Trafigura and Socar were the front runners for one cargo each.
Pakistan's gas needs typically rise in December and January but deficit in supply versus demand is expected to increase this year as consumption rises and indigenous supply declines.
The South Asian country has a purchase deal with Qatar for 3.75 million tonnes of LNG per year for 15 years to 2030, but it regularly taps the spot market.
It also has a five-year import deal with commodity trader Gunvor and a 15-year agreement with Eni.
The power sector is Pakistan's largest natural gas consumer, followed by residential consumption and the fertilizer industry.
Pakistan seeks bids to import six LNG cargoes in January
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Pakistan seeks bids to import six LNG cargoes in January
- The last date for the submission for bids for the cargoes, each of 140,000 cubic meters, is December 10
- Gas deficit in supply versus demand is expected to increase this year as consumption rises and indigenous supply declines
Pakistan begins preparations to host 2026 OIC ministerial conference on women
- Deputy PM Ishaq Dar says Pakistan is committed to advancing gender equality within the OIC framework
- He says Pakistan seeks to strengthen and expand cooperation on women’s issues across the Muslim world
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has begun preparations to host the 9th Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Ministerial Conference on Women in 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Monday, marking the start of inter-ministerial coordination for one of the bloc’s top policy forums on gender issues.
The conference, held approximately every three to four years, gathers ministers from OIC member states to review progress on women’s rights, share national policies and adopt new frameworks.
Previous ministerial meetings have focused on themes such as women’s economic empowerment, combating gender-based violence, and improving access to education and health.
“Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 chaired a meeting to review preparations for 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women, to be hosted by Pakistan in 2026,” the foreign office said in a social media post.
“The DPM/FM underscored the importance of successfully organizing the conference through close coordination with the OIC Secretariat and relevant Ministries,” it added.
He highlighted Pakistan’s “proactive role” in advancing gender equality within the OIC and said hosting the 2026 gathering reflected the country’s commitment to strengthening cooperation on women’s issues across the Muslim world.
Senior ministers, secretaries from key federal divisions, Pakistan’s permanent representative to the OIC and other officials attended the meeting, which discussed preparatory arrangements and coordination needs.
While Pakistan has confirmed its role as host, no dates, venue or thematic agenda for the 2026 conference have yet been announced.
The previous OIC ministerial conference on women was held in Cairo in 2021, and focused on women’s empowerment, protection frameworks and socio-economic participation.
