Says offshore drilling could pave the way for significant foreign investmentMinister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Ali Pervaiz Malik. Photo: Reuters/ FilePetroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said on Sunday that Turkish Petroleum would soon begin offshore drilling operations in Pakistan’s territorial waters, a development he said could pave the way for significant foreign investment in the energy sector. Addressing a press conference, the minister said the government was committed to strengthening energy security, attracting investment and ensuring transparency in the petroleum sector. Read: Goods transporters begin nationwide indefinite strikeThe minister said the prime minister and the field marshal had tasked a leading international company with preparing a comprehensive roadmap for Pakistan’s energy sector. Malik said the federal cabinet had approved the refinery policy and that the government was working to resolve long-standing financial issues facing the petroleum sector.