Turkish seismic vessel to arrive in Karachi between Nov 17 and 20: Ali Pervaiz Malik

Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review preparations and arrangements for the arrival of the seismic vessel of Turkish Petroleum Offshore Company (TPOC) in Pakistan. The vessel is expected to arrive in Karachi between November 17 and 20, 2026, marking the revival of Pakistan's offshore exploration efforts after nearly two decades. The Minister described the occasion as a special milestone in Pakistan-T rkiye relations, particularly following the signing of the Mecca Agreement. He said the arrival of the vessel represented a new chapter in the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the two brotherly countries. "This is a special moment for Pakistan-T rkiye friendship. I will try to personally receive the vessel upon its arrival in Karachi," the Federal Minister said.