ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Petroleum Musadik Malik held meeting with delegation of Barrick Gold Corporation, led by its President and CEO Mark Bristow. Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan Leslie Scanlon was also in company.

Dr. Musadik appreciated steps taken for indigenization and skills development with 70 percent local employment. He expressed high hopes in leadership of Barrick Gold for upholding highest standards of environmental protection and sustainable development.  Mark Bristow expressed his corporation’s resolve on continued dialogue regarding development of region, infrastructure development including upgradation of railway. He added that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s concept of Danish Schools for education of orphans and neglected children is very much part of way we work in other countries. “I am excited about doubling up initiative”, said Mark

During meeting, Minister highlighted importance of Canadian technology for Pakistan and opportunity to benefit from expertise in exploring shale. Meeting discussed cooperation for capacity building with PMDC and GSP. Barrick Gold is already employing drill of GSP for exploring geothermal energy.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 29 2023

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