EIA Public Hearing Notice — Oil & Gas Exploration in Zindan‑II Block (EL 3271‑9), Punjab

Issuer: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Government of Punjab. Purpose: Public hearing on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report for proposed oil & gas exploration seismic survey activities in Zindan‑II Block (EL 3271‑9).

Project: Oil & Gas Exploration Activities in Zindan‑II Block (EL 3271‑9). Location: Zindan‑II Block, districts of Mianwali and Bhakkar, Punjab Province. Project description: Proposed seismic survey for oil & gas exploration.

How to access the EIA report: The EIA report submitted by the proponent is available for review and download from the EPA Punjab e‑Library: https://epd.punjab.gov.pk/elibrary and at the Office of the Deputy Director (Environment), EPA offices in Mianwali & Bhakkar.

Submission of comments: All stakeholders and the general public are invited to attend the hearing and submit comments/concerns. Comments may be submitted online through the EPA e‑Library or delivered to the Director General (Environment), EPA, Lahore. All submissions received from the date of advertisement/publication up to and including the date of the public hearing will be considered.

Additional information and queries can be directed to the Environmental Protection Agency (Punjab) offices. The notice has been published by EPA‑Punjab as part of the EIA public disclosure and consultation process.