Fata university classes to be started at rented place: Governor

Source Business Recorder

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Engineer Shaukatullah has said that classes of Fata University would be started at a rented place until the completion of its own building at FR Kohat. This, he said, while talking to a representative delegation of FR Kohat which called on him at Governor's House, Peshawar. 

The governor said that Vice Chancellor has already been appointed and other necessary steps were being taken in this regard. The delegation apprised the governor of their grievances and issues and they also extended invitation to him to visit FR Kohat, which was accepted by the governor. 

The governor also told the delegation that work on the provision of gas to FR Kohat has already been initiated and laying of pipes work are in progress. He also directed the political administration to ensure the security of Maliks and solve their petty issues at their own level. 

Besides Malik Fida Muhammad, the delegation comprising Malik Naib Khan, Malik Amanullah, Malik Sher Ahmad, Malik Zar Muhammad, Malik Khaista Khan, Malik Bilal, Malik Baz Gul Afridi, Malik Noor Zaman, Malik Anwarullah, Haji Nasim Malik, Haji Malik Nosher, ex-MNA, Dr Muhammad Nasim ex-MNA and Haji Sadiq.

Education only key to success: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor

Source Business Recorder

Governor Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Engineer Shaukatullah Khan said education is the only key to success and it provides solid foundation for a developed nation and prosperous generation. He added that the role of educated and active generation in this respect is of great importance. 

This, he stated, while addressing the 18th Parents' Day function of Garrison Cadet College Kohat on Saturday. Principal of the College Brigadier Munawar Alam SI(M) on this occasion presented the annual progress report and also highlighted curricular and extra-curricular activities of the college in detail. 

Cadet Abdul Hadi is declared best in academics and Cadet Haider Ali best sportsman, while Cadet Uzair Khalid got the coveted prize of overall best cadet of the year while Ayubi House clinched the champion house trophy. Besides others, the function was also attended by MNA Shehryar Afridi, ex-Governor Lieutenant General (Retd) Arif Bangash, GOC 9 Div Major General Nadeem Raza, Commissioner Kohat Division Syed Jamal-ud-Din Shah and parents in large number were also present. 

Addressing the function, the Governor maintained that the Government is fully realising the fact and its responsibility and all-out efforts are being made for the bright future of the nation in line with wishes and expectations of the masses. He said being the student of this prestigious institution is a great honour but its credit goes to the parents as well as administration and faculty of the college also. Engr Shaukatullah called upon the cadets to prepare themselves for the future challenges and fully concentrate on their study during their stay in the college for this very important purpose. He added, no doubt if the cadets maintained the same high discipline and struggle for acquiring higher education, the desired dream of success could be materialised in true letter and spirit. 

The Governor continued that it is his heartiest desire that this prestigious institution should go forward in the same way on the path of advancement and play its due role in the rapid development of the country. He on this occasion announced Rs 1 million's grant for the Garrison Cadet College Kohat. Earlier, the Governor gave away prizes and trophies to the best students of the college. 

Illegal gas connections in Karak, Kohat to be regularised

Source The News

The federal and provincial governments and the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines limited (SNGPL) are to regularize thousands of illegal gas connections in Karak and Kohat to avoid any mishap and preserve around 1000 MMCF of gas that is being misused.

The project is to cost around Rs5 to 6 billion. The provincial government authorities have agreed during a meeting with the Managing Director SNGPL Arif Hameed that the rubber pipes will be replaced to avoid any untoward incident, officials told The News.

The officials said around 7000 legal and 40,000 illegal connections alone in Karak use 1000 MMCF gas. “The total consumption of all the legal and illegal consumers is only 220 MMCF. The rest of the gas is wasted due to leaked pipes and illegal connections,” said the officials.

The officials said the SNGPL is bearing the losses of the theft and misuse of gas since it is paying the entire amount to the OGDCL and MOL at the time of purchase. “We had requested the government to help SNGPL regularize these connections,” said the officials.

Transporting 36,000 bpd from Kohat to ARL

Source Daily Times

Dew Resources PTY Ltd, is a company incorporated under the laws of Australia, proposed to build a pipeline of approximately 250 kms of 14-18” diameter to transport 36,000 barrels of crude oil per day from Kohat area to Attock Refinery Ltd (ARL) and other refinery on Build Own Operate (BOO) basis.

Dew Resource PTY Ltd, Australia Chairman Prof Colin Roberts accompanied by DRL Chief Executive Shahid Karim and NCOPP Project Director Naisr Hameed called on Board of Investment (BoI), Islamabad Chairman Mohammad Zubair to explore avenues to channel foreign direct investment in Pakistan and seek support from BoI on Northern Crude Oil Pipeline project (NCOPP), Kohat.

Presently crude oil is being transported by trucks which is very expensive and risky also. They are also intend to prepare a feasibility study for their pipeline project from Kohat oil field to Attock Refinery Ltd and other oil fields of the country.

The benefits from proposed pipeline is expected to increase strategic oil storage capacity, safe transportation base, stimulation of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the areas of the North West Pakistan to the tune of $75 million, creation of employment opportunities for thousands of people during the project phase. It will improve delivery time of crude oil transportation. The risk of delay transportation due to road blockage, processions and civil unrest will be minimised.

During meeting the BoI chairman has informed them about the new government policy initiatives and its top priority to overcome on energy crises including oil & gas, security issues and attraction of FDI to put Pakistan on a fast track to attain sustainable economic growth. The BoI chairman has said that BoI will fully support the NCOPP even from Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources as and when required for mutual benefit of the two countries. The government is also focusing on oil transportation infrastructure to promote industries in Pakistan.

The delegation showed his keen interest for investment in Pakistan in pipelines, oil and gas projects etc and at the end the delegation thanked the BoI chairman for his full support and cooperation.