Our Foundation
Story of SLCMC
Sindh Lakhra Coal Mining Company (SLCMC), a wholly owned enterprise of the Government of Sindh operating under the administrative control of the Energy Department through its holding entity, Sindh Energy Holding Company (Private) Limited, is committed to the sustainable development and commercialization of the province’s coal resources in support of long-term energy security. In strategic collaboration with Askari Health Insurance for comprehensive employee welfare and Sindh Bank Limited for streamlined financial management, SLCMC upholds the highest standards of operational efficiency, corporate governance, and social responsibility.
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Strategic Reserves
Mine Details
Sindh’s coal fields are a vital part of the province’s rich geological heritage, and Sindh’s coal fields represent a significant part of the province’s rich geological heritage, reflecting decades of exploration and development within Pakistan’s energy sector. These coal reserves have supported sustained industrial progress and remain strategically vital for the country’s energy security.
The Province of Sindh accounts for approximately 98% of Pakistan’s total coal deposits, estimated at 185.456 billion tonnes. The principal coal fields include:
- Thar Coalfield: The largest, with reserves of 175,505 million tonnes, forming the backbone of Sindh’s coal mining industry.
- Sonda-Jherruck Coalfield: Contains 7,612 million tonnes and stands as a notable mining area with significant coal quality.
- Lakhra Coalfields: Holding combined reserves of 1,328 million tonnes, recognized for their industrial mining operations.
- Jhimpir (Thatta) Coalfield: Approximately 161 million tonnes of coal, contributing to local energy supply.
- Badin Coalfield: With reserves of 85 million tonnes, it adds to Sindh’s extensive coal resources.
SLCMC Coal Mining Operations cover an area exceeding 13,000 acres located at the core of the Lakhra anticline.
- Extraction activities are carried out across more than 100 active mining sites.
- Daily coal production and dispatch surpass 1,500 tons.
- Operations are supported by a proficient and experienced workforce dedicated to coal mining.
Our Governance
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of Sindh Lakra Coal Mining Company, under the strategic guidance of the Sindh Energy Department, champions sustainable expansion of coal mining across the region. Their stewardship ensures the integration of advanced safety protocols, innovative technologies, and corporate social responsibility to drive progressive growth in Sindh’s energy landscape
Syed Nasir Hussain Shah
Minister of Energy/P&D, GoS
Chairman (SLCMC)
Mr. Mushtaque Ahmed Soomro
Secretary Energy GoS
Director (SLCMC)
Mr. Fayaz Ahmed Jatoi
Secretary Finance (Gos)
Director (SLCMC)
Mr. Ayaz Dawood
Independent Director (SLCMC)
Mr. Shariq Raza
Chief Technical Officer
Director (SLCMC)
Mr. Mushtaque Ali Panhwar
Director (SLCMC)
Leadership
Mr. Mushtaque Ali Panhwar
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Farhan Hameed
Company Secretary
Mr. Muhammad Ali Kamran
Chief Financial Officer
