Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Thar on Monday (today) to inaugurate the second phase of the coal mines project.
According to the Prime Minister’s House, during his visit, the premier will also visit the control room of the Thar Energy Limited where he will be given a detailed briefing on the second phase of the Thar Coal Mines project. The prime minister will also meet women dumper drivers working on the Thar coal project.
According to officials, a total of 55 women had been trained to work as dumper drivers, however, 25 could make it to the field of driving, often considered a male-dominated job in Pakistan
The entire Thar area is reported to have a total of 175 billion tons of coal reserves. The Geological Survey of Pakistan discovered these coal reserves in 1980s. According to a report by China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, these coal reserves are equivalent to 50 billion tons of oil if tapped fully.
