Pakistan has taken a major step to modernize its fuel transport system. The government has approved the 435-kilometer Machike-Thallian-Tarru Jabba White Oil Pipeline, creating a direct corridor for refined petroleum products from Karachi to Peshawar. The project connects Machike (near Lahore) with Thallian (near Islamabad) and Tarru Jabba (near Peshawar).
The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) facilitated the approval. This pipeline will transport white oil, refined products like petrol, diesel, and jet fuel, more safely and efficiently. Currently, Pakistan depends heavily on road tankers, which is costly, slow, and risky. Tankers often cause highway congestion and accidents.
Officials say the new pipeline will reduce reliance on road transport, lower logistics costs, minimize fuel losses, and improve supply reliability. It will also ease pressure on highways, reduce environmental impact from heavy vehicles, and enhance overall energy security.
The project is expected to create jobs during construction and operation. It will attract investment and support the country’s growing fuel demand. By moving fuel through pipelines instead of trucks, Pakistan aims to build a modern, efficient energy logistics network.
Once completed, it will strengthen Pakistan’s economy and provide a more reliable fuel supply across the country.
