Pakistan Onshore Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Rules, 2009. Country/Territory Pakistan Document type Regulation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Oil Authorization/permit Exploration Inspection Mining Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract These Rules define rights, obligations and authorities aimed at streamlining and accelerating the hydrocarbon exploration and production in Pakistan. The Rules are applicable to the onshore areas of Pakistan and regulate all petroleum rights except those relating to Coal Bed Methane. Full text English