In Pakistan, which is an ancient region of petroleum production?

Correct answer

Potohar Plateau

Explanation

Explanation The Potwar plateau is an ancient region of petroleum production in Pakistan. The plateau is the location of Pakistan’s major oil fields, the first of which were discovered at: Khaur ( 1915 ) and Dhulian (1935) the Tut field was discovered in 1968 and exploration continued in the area in the 1970s Additional information: Petroleum exploration in Pakistan began in the early 1860s during the British colonial period. The first oil well was drilled in 1866 near Kundian, Punjab, by the Burmah Oil Company.