Mari Gas Co Ltd - 2006
BALANCE SHEET AS AT HUNE 30, 2006
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                                                                  June 30,            June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                          Note            (Rupees in thousand)
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SHARE CAPITALAND RESERVES
Authorized capital
250,000,000 ordinary shares of Rs 10 each                        2,500,000           2,500,000
Issued, subscribed and paid up capital                      3      367,500              367,50
General
Reserve                                                     4        2,046               2,046
Undistributed percentage return reserve                     5      275,261             207,749
Profit and loss account                                     6    2,037,839           2,029,955
                                                                 2,682,646           2,607,250
LONG TERM FINANCING, PROVISIONS
AND DEFERREDLIABILITIES
Long term financing - secured                               7      112,100             336,300
Provision for decommissioning cost                          8    1,294,481           1,366,791
Deferred taxation                                           9       47,920             151,002
Other deferred liabilities                                 10       73,886              85,359
                                                                 1,528,387           1,939,452
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturity of long term financing - secured           7      224,200             224,200
Accrued and other liabilities                              11    3,193,510           2,886,881
Provision for taxation - net                                       589,205            272,1 31
                                                                 4,006,915           3,383,212
CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS                              12
                                                                  8,217,948          7,929,914
FIXED ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment - tangible                   13    3,325,033           3,655,381
Intangible assets                                          14       70,259              71,449
                                                                 3,395,292           3,726,830
LONG TERM LOANS AND ADVANCES
- considered good                                          15        5,826               6,646
LONG TERM DEPOSITS AND PREPAYMENTS                         16        4,195               4,497
CURRENT ASSETS
Stores and spares                                          17      166,947             153,799
Trade debts - considered good                              18    1,211,969             954,480
Loans and advances - considered good                       19      207,269              93,985
Short term prepayments                                     20       24,343              22,733
Other receivables                                          21       36,796              26,979
Cash and bank balances                                     22    3,165,311           2,939,965
                                                                 4,812,635           4,191,941
                                                                 8,217,948           7,929,914
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PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2006
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                                                                  June 30,            June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                          Note            (Rupees in thousand)
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Gross sales - to customers                                      19,647,311        1 5,933, 143
own consumption                                                      4,603               3,923
                                                                19,651,914          15,937,066
Less: Gas development surcharge                                 12,824,068          10,140,814
General sales tax                                                2,562,269           2,077,525
Excise duty                                                        638,582             605,706
Adjustment/Surplus payable to the President
of Pakistan as per the Agreement                                   815,283             419,079
                                                                16,840,202          13,243,124
Sales-net                                                        2,811,712           2,693,942
Less: Royalty                                                      351,464             336,743
                                                                 2,460,248           2,357,199
Operating expenses                                         23    1,131,447           1,069,045
Exploration expenditure                                    24      984,710             631,659
                                                                 2,116,157           1,700,704
Operating profit                                                   344,091             656,495
Other operating income                                     25      366,223             122,561
                                                                   710,314             779,056
Finance costs                                              26       44,258              36,429
Other charges                                              27       63,418              64,699
                                                                   107,676             101,128
Profit before taxation                                             602,638             677,928
Taxation                                                   28      413,391             316,409
Profit after taxation                                              189,247             361,519
Earnings per share - basic and dilutive
Earnings per share on the basis of distributable profits   29         5.06                4.45
Earnings per share on the basis of Profit and Loss account 29         5.15                9.84
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CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2006
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                                                                  June 30,            June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                          Note            (Rupees in thousand)
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Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations                             30      568,887           1,608,303
Decrease / (increase) in long-term loans and advances                  820               (770)
Decrease /(Increase) in long term deposits & prepayments               302             (1,081)
Unfunded employee benefits paid                                     (2.028)            (1,771)
Taxes paid                                                        (199,401)          (160,068)
Net cash generated from operations                                 368,580           1,444,613
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment                        (130,214)          (313,460)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment                 15,293              12,079
Interest received                                                  324,675              84,839
Net cash from /(used in) investing activities                      209,754           (216,542)
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayment of long term financing                                  (224,200)          (224.200)
Finance cost paid                                                  (44,744)           (35,840)
Dividends paid                                                     (84,044)          (111.711)
Net cash used in financing activities -                           (352,988)          (371,751)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents                              225,346             856,320
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year               2,939,965           2,083,645
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year                     3,165,311           2,939,965
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2006
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                                  Share     General   Undistributred    Profit           Total
                                  capital   reserve   percentage       and loss
                                                      return reserve    account
                                                      (Rupees in thousand)
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Balance as at June 30, 2004       367.500     2,046        158,127     1.830.035     2,357,708
Profit for the year                     -         -              -       361,519       361,519
Dividends                               -         -              -      (111,977)    (111,977)
Transferred to undistributed
percentage return reserve               -         -         49,622       (49,622)            -
Balance as at June 30. 2005       367,500     2,046        207.749     2,029,955     2,607,250
Profit for the year                     -         -              -       189,247       189,247
Dividends                               -         -              -      (113,851)    (113,851)
Transferred to undistributed
percentage return reserve               -         -         67,512       (67,512)            -
Balance as at June 30. 2006       367,500     2,046        275,261     2,037,839     2,682,646
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2006

1. LEGAL STATUS AND OPERATIONS

Marl Gas Company Limited ("the Company") is a public limited company incorporated in Pakistan under the Companies 'Ordinance, 1984 and its shares are listed on the Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad stock exchanges. The Company is principally engaged in drilling. exploration, production and sale of natural gas. The gas price mechanism is governed by Mari Gas Well Head Price Agreement dated ("the Agreement") December 22, 1 985 between the President of Islamic republic of Pakistan and the Company. The registered office of the Company is situated at 2 1 Mauve Area, 3rd road, G-1 0/4, Islamabad.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

2.1 Basis of preparation

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with approved accounting standards as applicable in Pakistan and the requirements of the Companies Ordinance, 1984. Approved accounting standards comprise of such International Accounting Standards as notified under the provisions of the Companies Ordinance, 1984. Wherever, the requirements of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 or directives issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan differ with the requirements of these standards, the requirements of Companies Ordinance, 1984 or the requirements of the said directives take precedence.
2.2 Accounting convention and basis of measurement

These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except that obligation under certain employees benefits and provision for decommissioning cost have been measured at present value.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with approved accounting standards requires management to make estimates, assumptions and use judgments that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities and income and expenses. Estimates, assumptions and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including reasonable expectations of future events. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized prospectively commencing from the period of revision.

Judgments and estimates made by the management that may have a significant risk of material adjustments to the financial statements in subsequent years are as follows:
a) Estimation of natural gas reserves

Gas reserves are an important element in impairment testing for development and production assets of the Company. Estimates of natural gas reserves are inherently imprecise, require the application of judgement and are subject to future revision. Proved reserves are estimated by reference to available reservoir and well information, including production and pressure trends for producing reservoirs and, in some cases, subject to definitional limits, to similar data from other producing reservoirs. All proved reserve estimates are subject to revision, either upward or downward, based on new information, such as from development drilling and production activities or from changes in economic factors, including contract terms or development plans. Changes to the Company's estimates of proved reserves, particularly proved developed reserves, also affect the amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization recorded in the financial statements for fixed assets related to hydrocarbon production activities.
b) Provision for decommissioning cost

Provision is recognized for the future decommissioning and restoration of oil and gas wells, production facilities and pipelines 'at the end of their economic lives. The timing of recognition requires the application of judgment to existing facts and circumstances, which can be subject to change. Estimates of the amounts of provision is based on current legal and constructive requirements, technology and price levels. Because actual outflows can differ from estimates due to changes in laws, regulations, public expectations, technology, prices and conditions, and can take place many years in the future, the carrying amounts of provision is regularly reviewed and adjusted to take account of such changes.
c) Employee retirement benefits

Certain actuarial assumptions have been adopted as disclosed in note -31 to the financial statements for valuation of present value of defined benefit obligations and fair value of plan assets. Any changes in these assumptions in future years might affect unrecognized gains and losses in those years.
d) Income taxes

In making the estimates for income taxes currently payable by the Company, the management looks at the income tax law applicable to the Company and the decisions of appellate authorities on certain issues in the past. This involves judgment on the future tax treatment of certain transactions. Deferred tax is recognized based on the expectation of the tax treatment of these transactions.
2.3 Gas price mechanism

In terms of Marl Gas Well Head Price Agreement "The Agreement" dated December 22, 1985 between the President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Man Gas Company Limited, well head gas price for each ensuing year is determined in accordance with the principles of gas price formula set out in Article II of the Agreement. The Agreement states that the gas price will be at the minimum level to ensure that total revenues generated from sale of gas and other income are sufficient to provide a minimum return of 30%, net of all taxes, on Shareholders' Funds (as defined in the Agreement) after meeting specified ratios and deductibles. The return to shareholders shall be escalated in the event of increase in the Company's gas production beyond the level of 425 MMSCFD at the rate of 1 %. net of all taxes, on Shareholders' Funds for each additional 20 MMSCFD of gas or equivalent oil produced, prorated for part thereof on annual basis, subject to a maximum of 45%. The minimum return to shareholders for the year was 32.18% (2005: 30.98%).

Effective July 01, 2001, the Government has authorized the Company to incur expenditure not exceeding the Rupee equivalent of USS 20,000,000 per annum or 30% of the Company's annual gross sales revenue as disclosed in the last audited financial statements, whichever is less, in connection with exploration and development in any Concession area other than Man Field, provided that if such exploration and development result in additional oil and gas production, the revenues generated from such additional oil or gas production shall be credited to and treated as revenue under the Agreement referred to above.
2.4 Taxation

Provision for current taxation is based on taxable income at the applicable rate of taxation. The Company accounts for deferred taxation on all timing differences, using the 'liability method' in respect of all major temporary differences between carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax basis used in the computation of the taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that is probable that taxable profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences, unused tax losses and tax credits can be utilized. Deferred tax liability has been calculated at the estimated effective rate of 25% after taking into account availability of depletion allowance.
2.5 Provisions

Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and reliable estimates can be made of the amount of obligation.
2.6 Decommissioning cost

Estimated decommissioning and restoration costs, which are primarily in respect of abandonment and removal of wells and production facilities at Mari Field and the Company's proportionate share in joint venture fields, are based on current requirements, technology and price levels and are stated at fair value, and the associated asset retirement costs are capitalized as part of property, plant and equipment and amortized on unit of production basis over the total proved reserves of the relevant field. The liability is recognized once an obligation (whether legal or constructive) crystallizes in the period when a reasonable estimate of the fair value can be made; a corresponding amount is recognized in property, plant and equipment. The fair value is calculated using amounts discounted over the useful economic life of the assets. The effects of changes resulting from revisions to the timing or the amount of the original estimate of the provision are reflected on a prospective basis.

During the year, the Company revised its estimates of outflows of resources to settle decommissioning liability based on future projected cost adjusted to present value. This has been treated as change in accounting estimates applied prospectively, in accordance with IFRIC Interpretation 1 "Changes in Existing Decommissioning, Restoration and Similar Liabilities" which became applicable during the current accounting year.Following line items would not have been effected had there been no change in estimates.
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                                                                      (Rupees in thousand)
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Provision for decommissioning cost would have been higher by                     (538,148)
Fixed assets would have been higher by                                             520,468
Depreciation and amortization charge would have been higher by                      17,680
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2.7 Employees' retirement benefits
The Company operates:

i) Defined benefit funded pension and gratuity plans for its management employees and defined benefit funded gratuity plan for its non-management employees. Contributions are made to these plans on the basis of actuarial recommendations.

Actuarial valuations are conducted periodically using the Projected Unit Credit Actuarial Cost method and the latest valuation was carried out as at June 30, 2006.

The results of the valuation are summarized in note 31 to the financial statements. Rules of Management Staff Gratuity Fund have been amended w.e.f. July 01, 2006 which resulted in vested prior service cost of Rs 4.864 million, which has been recognized during the year. Actuarial gains and losses are amortized over the expected remaining service time of employees.
ii) Defined benefit unfunded pension plan for its non-management employees. Liability related to accumulated period of service of eligible employees is provided based on actuarial valuation. The latest valuation was carried out as at June 30, 2006 using discount rate of 9% p.a. and pension increase rate of 4% p.a.
iii) Defined contribution provident fund for its permanent employees for which contributions are charged to profit and loss account for the year. An amount of Rs 9.519 million (2005 : Rs 8.693 million) has been charged to profit and loss account during the year in respect of this plan using 10% p.a. of the basic salary.

The Company has accrued post retirement medical benefits of its management employees based on actuarial valuation carried out as at June 30, 2006 using discount rate of 9% p.a. and increase in cost of medical benefit of 6% p.a. An amount of Rs 5.097 million (June 2005 Rs 4.429 million) has been charged to profit and loss account during the year.

The Company has accrued post retirement leave of its management employees based on actuarial valuation carried out as at June 30, 2006 using discount rate of 9% p.a and salary increase rate of 9% p.a . An amount of Rs 3.71 7million (June 2005; Rs 2.935 million) has been charged to profit and loss account during the year.
2.8 Property, Plant and Equipment

Operating assets except freehold land are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Freehold land and capital work in progress are stated at cost.

Depreciation on property plant and equipment is charged to income using the straight line method at rates specified in note 13. Amortization of drilling expenditure related to Man Field is charged to income over a period of 10 years in line with the requirements of the Agreement. Acquisition cost of leases, where commercial reserves have been discovered, are capitalized and amortized on unit of production basis.

Depreciation on addition to property plant and equipment is charged from the month in which an asset is available for use while no depreciation is charged for the month in which the asset is disposed off.

Gains and losses on disposals are taken to income in the year of disposal. Maintenance and repairs are charged to income as and when incurred.
2.9 Intangible assets

Intangible assets are initially recorded at cost where it is probable that they will generate future economic benefits. Intangible assets includes rights and concessions. Intangible assets are subsequently recognized at cost less accumulated amortization including any impairment. Rights and concessions are amortized on the unit of production basis over the total proved reserves of the relevant field.
2.10 Impairment

The carrying amount of the Company's assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of such assets is estimated and impairment losses are recognized in the profit and loss account. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to the revised recoverable amount but limited to the extent of the initial cost of the asset. A reversal of the impairment loss is recognized in the profit and loss account.
2.11 Stores and spares

These are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value less allowance for obsolete and slow moving items. Material in transit is valued at cost. Cost is determined on the moving average basis and comprises cost of purchases and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Net realizable value signifies estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less costs necessarily to be incurred in order to make a sale.
2.12 Foreign currency translation

Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of the transaction. Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into rupees at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. All exchange differences are charged to income.
2.13 Revenue recognition

Sales are recorded on delivery of gas to customers. Income on bank deposits is proportionately accrued upto the balance sheet date.
2.14 Joint venture operations and exploration expenditure - other than Mari Field

Exploration expenditure incurred in concession areas other than Mari Field are expensed as incurred but are subsequently capitalized relating to any reserves of oil and gas that are discovered. Capitalized exploration and development costs are amortized on unit of production basis. Transactions related to joint venture operations in which the Company has a working interest are accounted for on the basis of latest available audited accounts of thejoint venture and where applicable, the cost statements received from the operator of the joint venture, for the intervening period upto the balance sheet date.
2.15 Lease acquisition cost

License acquisition cost relating to a license area with no prior technical discovery are treated as exploration expenditure and charged against revenues whereas lease acquisition costs relating to Development and Production lease are recorded as acquisition cost.
2.16 Borrowing cost

Borrowing cost is expensed as incurred.
2.17 Financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument and assets and liabilities are stated at fair value. The Company derecognizes the financial assets and liabilities when it ceases to be a party to such contractual provisions of the instruments. The Company recognizes the regular way purchase or sale of financial assets using settlement date accounting.
a) Trade Debts and other receivables

Trade debts and other receivables are due on normal trade terms. These are stated at original invoice amount as reduced by appropriate provision for impairment. Bad debts are written off when identified.
b) Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents for the purposes of cash flow statement comprise cash in hand and in bank.
2.18 Transactions with related parties

Transactions involving related parties arising in the normal course of business are conducted at arm's length at normal commercial rates on the same terms and conditions as applicable to third party transactions.
3. ISSUED, SUBSCRIBED AND PAID-UP CAPITAL
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                                                                  June 30,            June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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24,850,007 (2005: 24,850,007) ordinary shares of
Rs 10 each for cash                                                248,500             248,500
11,899,993 (2005: 11,899,993) ordinary shares of
Rs 10 each for consideration other than cash                       119,000             119,000
                                                                   367,500             367,500
Major shareholding of the Company is as follows:                      %age                %age
Fauji Foundation                                                       40%                 40%
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited                                20%                 20%
Government of Pakistan                                                 20%                 20%
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4. GENERAL RESERVES

The amount held under this reserve represents the un-appropriated profit for the period from December 04, 1984 to December 31, 1985.
5. UNDISTRIBUTED PERCENTAGE RETURN RESERVE

5.1
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                                                                   June 30,           June 30,
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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Opening balance                                                    207,749             158,127
Transferred from profit and loss account                            67,512              49,622
                                                                   275,261             207,749
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5.2 The amount held in this reserve represents the balance of the percentage return reserve on shareholders' funds as defined in the Agreement.
6. PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT

The amount of Rs 2,037,839 thousand (2005; Rs 2,029,955 thousand) represents the following:
6.1 Undistributable balance

The amount of Rs 2,029,827 thousand, which is not distributable, has been provided through the operation of Article II of Mari Gas Well Head Price Agreement to meet the obligations and to the extent indicated for the following:
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                                                      Generated
                                    Generated         during the
                                       upto           year ended
                                   June 30, 2005     June 30, 2006       Total
                                              (Rupees in thousand)
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a) Rupee element of capital
expenditure (net of depreciation/
amortization) and repayment of
borrowings                            1,761,583          3,473       1,765,056
b) Maintenance of debt service ratio     90,234              -          90,234
c) Maintenance of current ratio         174,537              -        1 74,537
Total                                 2,026,354          3,473       2,029,827
2005                                  1,828,308       1 98,046       2,026,354
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6.2 Distributable balance
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                                                                  June 30,            June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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Undistributed guaranteed return                                      8,012               3,601
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This represents the additional 2.18% (2005: 0.98%) guaranteed return to shareholders on account of increase in gas production during the year.
7. LONG TERM FINANCING-SECURED
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                                                                  June 30,            June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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From Habib Bank Limited - note 7.1                                 336,300             560,500
Less: Current maturity shown under current liabilities             224,200             224,200
                                                                   112,100             336,300
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7.1 On September 1 5, 2000, the Company entered into an agreement with Habib Bank Limited for financing of its Goru-B Project on mark-up basis. The total amount disbursed is Rs 1,121 million with a corresponding "Marked-up Price" of Rs 2,125 million. The mark-up is payable quarterly on the basis of last successful auction of six months treasury bills cut-off yield plus 1.50% per annum.

The effective mark-up rate during the year was 9.667% (2005: 5.0825%) per annum. The loan is repayable in ten half-yearly installments commencing March 2003. The loan is secured by mortgage, hypothecation and floating charges created against all present and future assets of the Company.
8. PROVISION FOR DECOMMISSIONING COST
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                                                                  June 30,            June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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Opening balance                                                  1,366,791           1,310,089
Provision for the year                                             (72,310)             56,702
Closing balance                                                  1,294,481           1,366,791
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9. DEFERRED TAXATION
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                                                                  June 30,            June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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This is made up as follows:
Accelerated tax depreciation                                       288,962             352,041
Provision for unfunded retirement benefits                         (18,350)           (16,171)
Provision for doubtful debts                                             -             (6,077)
Exploration expenditure                                           (222,692)          (178,791)
Deferred tax liability                                              47,920            1 51,002
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10. OTHER DEFERRED LIABILITIES
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                                                                  June 30,            June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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Post retirement medical benefits - note 31.2                       45,481              41,386
Post retirement leaves - note 31.2                                 19,806              17,115
Unfunded pension plan for non-management                             8,113               6,179
Other deferred liabilities                                             486              20,679
                                                                    73,886              85,359
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11. ACCRUED AND OTHER LIABILITIES
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                                                                  June 30,            June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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Gas development surcharge                                        2,350,350           1,831,405
General sales tax                                                  227,708             181,729
Excise duty                                                         53,959              52,080
Interest on long term loan                                             825               1,311
Workers' welfare fund                                              109,143              79,028
Workers' profits participation fund - note 11.1                    33,303              37,131
Staff retirement funds - note 31                                    31,853              34,178
Retention and earnest money deposits                                 6,580               6,082
Payable to joint venture partners                                  1 8,590             137,377
Other accrued liabilities                                          105,489              96,862
Unclaimed/unpaid dividend                                           40,427              10,619
Adjustment/ surplus payable to the President of
Pakistan under the provisions of the Agreement                    21 5,283             419,079
                                                                 3,193,510           2,886,881
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11.1 Workers profits participation fund
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                                                                   June 30,           June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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Balance payable at beginning of the year                            37,131              47,733
Add: Allocation for the year                                        33,303              37,131
Interest on delayed payment to the
Fund @ 22.85% p.a (2005: 22.62% p.a)                                   907               1,772
                                                                    34,210              38,903
                                                                    71,341              86,636
Less: Amount paid to the Fund                                       38,038              49,505
Balance payable at end of the year                                  33,303              37,131
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12. CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS

12.1 In terms of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources instructions through their 'letters DGO(AC)-5(50)/94-IA and DGO(AC)-5(50)/95 dated March30, 1995 and October 01, 1996 respectively, the Company was advised that interest on delayed payment from WAPDA and interest on delayed payment of development surcharge to the Government be taken into account after it is actually received/paid.

Interest on delayed payment from WAPDA and interest on delayed payment of development surcharge to the Government at June30, 2006 amounted to Rs 314.187 million (2005: Rs 271.041 million) and Rs 112.392 million (2005: Rs 11 2.392 million) respectively, which will be taken into account when it is actually received / paid. However, it does not affect the current year or future years' profit after taxation which includes the return available to shareholders under the Agreement.
12.2 Other contingencies
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                                                                   June 30,           June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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Indemnity bonds given to Collector of Customs
against duty concessions on import of equipment
and materials                                                      255,229             374,890
Claims for regulatory duty                                               -              10,059
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12.3 Commitments
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                                                                   June 30,           June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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 (i) Capital expenditure:
- Share in joint ventures                                        1,743,928             969,491
- Others                                                           110,611              43,341
                                                                 1,854,539           1,012,832
(ii) Operating lease rentals due:
- Less than one year                                                4,5241               5,070
- More than one year but less than five years                        6,042               9,524
                                                                    10,566              14,594
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13. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - tangible
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                               Freehold   Lease-    Buildings   Buildings   Roads      Drilling     Equipment     Computers   Gathering   Furniture  Vehicles   Vehicles    Drilling     Decommi      Decommi     Capital work      Total
                                land      hold      on free-    on lease     and      tools and        and        and allied   lines       and       heavy      light      expenditure   ssioning    ssioning     in progress
                                          land      hold land   hold land   bridges   equipments    general plant equipment               fixture                          Man field     cost -       cost-       (note 13.1)
                                                                                                                                                                                         Marifield   Z & ZS field
                                                                                                    Rupees '000
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Cost
Balance as at 01 July 2004     82.364     50.91 1   294.935      45,519     71.853       21,432       302.829      52.247     763.207     33.730     127,385    78.443     2,426,190     1,310,089                  185,718     5.846.852
Additions during the year         451     85.722          -       5.360         -        49.958         7,681      10,448       4,193      8.779      5.386     153,450       56.703           -            -       313,461       701,592
Disposals                           -         -       (184)           -         -             -       (4,104)     (3,241)           -     (1,331)    (4,576)    (6,099)      (5,932)           *            -             -      (25,467)
Transfers/Adjustments               -         -           -           -         -             -             -           -           -          -          -          -             -           -            -     (331.4301     (331,430)
Balance as at 30 June 2005     82.364     51,362    380.473      45,519     77,213       21,432       348.683      56.687     773.655     36.592     131,588    77.730     2.573.708     1,366,792          -       167,749     6,191,547
Balance as at 01 July2005      82.364     51,362    380.473      45,519     77,213       21,432       348.683      56.687     773,655     36.592     131.588    77.730     2.573.708     1.366.792          -       167.749     6.191.547
Additions during the year      61.274         -      24.299           -     20.105            -        30.293       1,290       4.408      5.648     14.458     15.635         8.519           -       38.027       130.214       354.170
Disposals                           -         -           .           -         -             -       (5.692)       15041           -      (154)     (19.824)   15.901)            -           .            -             -      (32.075)
Transfers                          ..         -           .           -         -             -             .           -           -          -          -          -             -     (110.338)          -     (185.929)     (296.267)
Balance as at 30 June 2006     143,638    51,362    404.772      45,519     97.318       21,432       373.284      57.473     778.063     42.086     126,222    87,464     2.582.227     1,256,454     38,027       112.034     6,217,375
Depreciation
Balance as at 01 July 2004          -     1.175      92.923      16.963     40.316       21.432       162.521      32.407     448.021     20.330     104.245    36.086     1.104.237     106.887            -             -     2.187.543
Depreciation for the year           -       952      18.257       2.276     5.267             -        25.545      tl.213      38.390      2.937     12.206     13.614       201.552      38.820            -             -       371.029
Disposals                           -         -        (661           -         -             -       (3.285)     (3.157)     (11.212)    (4.511)    (5.726)    (4.449))           -           -            -             -      (22.406)
Balance as at 30 June 2005          -     2.127     111.114      19.239     45.583       21.432       184,781      40.463     48&,411     22.055     111.940    43,974     1.301.340     145.707            -             -     2.536.166
Balance as at 01 July2005           -     2.127     111.114      19.239     45.583       21.432       184.781      40.463     486.411     22.055     111.940    43.974     1.301.340     145.707            -             -     2.536.166
Depreciation for the year           -       959      19.723       2.275     5.760             -        28.219       8.404      39.042      3,391      12.514    15.760       212.937      37.597            -             -       386.581
Disposals                           -         -           -                     -             -       14.037)       (504)           -      (139)     (19.8241   (5.901)            -           -            -             -      130.405)
Transfers                           -         -           -         - -         -             -           . .           .           .          -          ,
Balanceasat3oJune2006               -     3.086     130.837      21.514     51.343       21.432       208.963      48.363     525,453     25.307     104,630    53.833     1.514.277     183.304            -             -     2.892.342
Carrylngamounrs-2005           82.364     49.235    269.359      26.280     31.630            -       163.902      16.224     287.244     14.537     19.648     33.756     1.272.368     1.221.085          .       167.749     3,655.381
Carryingamounts-2006           143.638    48.276    273.935      24.005     45.975            -       164.321       9,110     252.610     16.779     21.592     33.631     1.067.950     1.073.150     38.027       112.034     3.325.033
Rates of depredation-%              -       1.3           5           5        10            20            10          25          10         10         30         20            10     Note 2.6      Note 2.6             -
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13.1 CAPITAL WORK IN PROGRESS
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                                                                   June 30,           June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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Goru - B project
Land                                                                     -               7,531
Phase VI project
Land                                                                     -              28,792
Others                                                               1,637                 283
                                                                     1,637              29,075
Man Deep 12
Land                                                                     -               1,855
Materials and equipment                                              1,968               5,039
Others                                                                 263                 263
                                                                     2,231               7,157
SML- 1         
Land                                                                     -                  19
Materials and equipment                                              4,872               8,732
Others                                                               2,144               2,144
                                                                     7,016              10,895
PIRKOH well
Land                                                                   181                   -
Materials and equipment                                              6,103                   -
                                                                     6,284                   -
SML - appraisial well
Land                                                                   181                   -
Materials and equipment                                              4,031                   -
                                                                     4,212                   -
Support of production
Land                                                                     -               9,952
Building, roads and bridges                                         48,962              71,402
Plant, machinery and others                                         41,692              31,737
                                                                    90,654             113,091
                                                                   112,034             167,749
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13.2 Details of assets disposed off during the year
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                                             Accumulated    Net book    Sale      Mode of                 Particulars of Purchaser
Description                         Cost     depreciation    value     proceeds   disposal
                                                                       Rs. in thousand
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Property plant and equipment        1.018           738        280         18     Through auction         Muhammad Akhtar, Sadiqabad
                                     400            340         60          5     Through auction         Ideal Business System, Islamabad
                                     445            356         89         14     Through auction         Humayun Khan. Kohat
                                     415            342         73         14     Through auction         Humayun (han. Kohat
                                     426            287        139         20     Through auction         Sher Khan, Rawalpindi
                                     381            174        207         20     Through auction         Sher Khan Rawalpindi
                                     305             54        251         25     Through auction         Ideal Business System. Islamabad
                                      13              4          9          I     As per Company policy   Perviaz Usman
                                                                                  Ex-General              Manager Finance
                                      13              4          9          5     As per Company policy   Perviaz Usman
                                                                                                          Ex-General Manager Finance
                                      13              4          9          5     As per Company policy   Dr Asif Ahsen
                                                                                                          Ex-Senior Geologist
                                      11              4          7          3     As per Company policy   Rao Wajahat Ali
                                                                                                          Ex-Senior Officer
                                      11              5          6          I     As per Company policy   Lt Col (retd) Manzoor Iqbal Awan
                                                                                                          Manager Human Resource
                                      12              3          9          I     As per Company policy   Muhammad Ajmal Abbasi
                                                                                                          Ex-Manager Reservoir
                                      12              3          9          I     As per Company policy   Muhammad Ajmal Abbasi
                                                                                                          Ex-Manager Reservoir
                                      12              5          7          1     As per Company policy   Javed Iqbal Jadoon
                                                                                                          Manager * Planning
                                      13              6          7          1     Through Auction         Mushtaq Ahmed, Rahim Yar Khan
                                      13              6          7          1     Through Auction         Mushtaq Ahmed, Rahlm Yar Khan
                                      13              6          7          1     Through Auction         Mushtaq Ahmed, Rahim Yar Khan
                                      13              6          7          1     Through Auction         Mushtaq Ahmed. Rahim Yar Khan
                                      13              6          7          I     Through Auction         Mushtaq Ahmed. Rahim Var Khan
                                      14              2         12         11     As per Company policy   Syed Nayyar Raza Zaidi
                                                                                                          Ex-Assistant Manager Accounts
                                      48             24         24          5     As per Company policy   Lt Col (retd) Manzoor Iqbal Awan
                                                                                                          Manaer Human Resource
                                      16              4         12          6     As per Company policy   Perviaz Usman
                                                                                                          Ex-Genera) Manager Finance
                                      43             12         31         17     As per Company policy   Perviaz Usman
                                                                                                          Ex-General Manager Finance
                                      33             11         22          2     As per Company policy   Muhammad Ajmal Abbasi
                                                                                                          Ex-Manager Reservoir
                                      35             16         19         21     As per Company policy   Javed lqal Jadoon
                                                                                                          Manager Planning
                                      15              5         10          I     As per Company policy   Javed lqbal Jadoon
                                                                                                          Manager Planning
                                      22              6         16          9     As per Company policy   Perviaz Usrnan
                                                                                                          Ex-General Manager Finance
                                      22              6         16          8     As per Company policy   Perviaz Usman
                                                                                                          Ex-General Manager Finance
                                      22              6         16          9     As per Company policy   Perviaz Usrnan
                                                                                                          Dc-General Manager Finance
                                      26             16         10          3     As per Company policy   Muhammad Ajmal Abbasl
                                                                                                          Dc-Manager Reservoir
                                      27             16         11          3     As per Company policy   Lt. Col (retd( Shahid Abbas
                                                                                                          Manager Administration
                                      27             16         11          3     As per Company policy   Muhammad Asif
                                                                                                          General Manager Finance
                                      27             16         11          3     As per Company policy   Muhammad Uaquat Afl Khan
                                                                                                          Manager Production
                                      27             16         11          3     As per Company policy   Muhammad Uaquat Ali Khan
                                                                                                          Manager Production
                                      27             16         11          3     As per Company policy   Sarfraz ud din Siddiqui
                                                                                                          Ex-General Manager Exploration
                                      27             16         11          3     As per Company policy   Javed Iqbal Jadoon
                                                                                                          Manager Planning
                                      48             29         19          -     Through auction         Jaffar Khan, Islamabad
                                      49             29         20          I     Through auction         Jaffar Khan. Islamabad
                                      25              9         16          1     As per Company policy   Muhammad Ajmal Abbasi
                                                                                                          Ex-Manager Reservoir
                                      28              5         23          I     As per Company policy   Muhammad Ajmal Abbasi
                                                                                                          Ex-Manager Reservoir
Agregate of other items of
property plant & equipment with
individual book values not
exceeding five thousand            1.533          1.408        125         91     Through auction         Miscellaneous
                                   5,693          4.037      1.656       343
Computer and a Bed equipment         504            504          -          8     Through auction         Jaffar Khan. Islamabad
Furniture and fixture                154            139         IS         26     Through auction         Miscellaneous
Vehicles                          25,725         25.725          -     14,916     Through auction         Miscellaneous
                                  32.076         30.405      1,671     15,293
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14. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
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                                                     C 0 S T                               AMORTIZATION     Written           Annual
                              As at                   As at       As at                       As at       down value         rate of
                              Cost                  Amortization                             Written                          Annual
DESCRIPTION                   July 01   Additions/   June 30,     July 0).   For the year/  June 30.      as at June    amortization
                               2005     (deletions)    2006        2005     (on deletions)    2006        30, 2006                 %
                              Rs' 000   Rs' 000      Rs' 000      Rs' 000      Rs 000        Rs' 000       Rs 000
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Lease acquisition cost          -
  - Mari Field                91.147          -        91,147     55.983         1.190         55,173       33,974       Ref note 2.9
  - Zarghun South Field       36.285          -        36,285         -              -              -       36.285     Ref. note 2.9
2006                         127.432          -       127.432     55.983         1,190         57.173       70,259
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                                                     C 0 S T                               AMORTIZATION    Written            Annual
                              As at                   As at       As at                       As at       down value         rate of
DESCRIPTION                   July 01   Additions/   June 30,     July 0).   For the year/  June 30.      as at June    amortization
                               2005     (deletions)    2006        2005     (on deletions)    2005        30, 2006                 %
                              Rs' 000   Rs' 000      Rs' 000      Rs' 000      Rs 000        Rs' 000       Rs 000
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Lease acquisition cost
- Man Field                   91,147          -        91,147     54.865         1.118         55.983       35.164     Ref. note 2.9
- Zarghun South Field         36,285          -        36.285         -              -              -       36,285     Ref. note 2.9
2005                         127.432          -       127,432     54.865         1,118         55.983       71.449
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15. LONG TERM LOANS AND ADVANCES - considered good
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                                                                   June 30,           June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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Loans and advances-considered good
- Executives                                                         6,626               5,820
- Other employees                                                    5,788               7,109
                                                                    12,414              12,929
Less: Recoverable within one year - note 19
- Executives                                                         3,688               2,930
- Other employees                                                    2,900               3,353
                                                                     6,588               6,283
                                                                     5,826               6,646
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15.1 Reconciliation of carrying amount of loans to executives and other employees
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                   Opening balance   Disbursement  Repayments  Closing balance
                    as at July 01,     during         during    as at June 30,
                         2005          the year       the year            2006
                                      (Rupees in thousand)
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Executives               5,820          6,956           6,150            6,626
Other employees          7,109          4,781           6,102            5,788
                        12,929         11,737          12,252           12,414
2005                    11,982         10,697           9,750           12,929
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1 5.1 The amount outstanding for periods exceeding three years was Rs 0.538 million (2005: Rs 1 .433 million).
1 5.2 The maximum amount due from executives at the end of any month during the year was Rs 7.074 million (2005 : Rs 6.372 million).
1 5.3 The loans and advances given to executives and employees represent transport loans and other advances repayable in 36 to 60 equal monthly installments. The loans and advances are interest free.
16. LONG TERM DEPOSITS AND PREPAYMENTS
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                                                                   June 30,           June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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Deposits                                                             3,073               3,157
Prepayments                                                          1,122               1,340
                                                                     4,195               4,497
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17. STORES AND SPARES
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                                                                   June 30,           June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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Stores                                                             127,692             115,668
Spares                                                              39,255              38,131
                                                                   166,947             153,799
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17.1 The stores stated above include stores valuing Rs 0.177 million (2005: Rs 0.219 million) representing the Company's share in the Joint Venture operated by ENI Pakistan Limited.
18. TRADE DEBTS - considered good
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                                                                   June 30,           June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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Associated undertakings
Water and Power Development Authority                              679,979             536,829
Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited                                   379,262             321,927
Sul Southern Gas Company Limited                                     1,304               1,025
                                                                 1,060,545             859,781
Less: Provision for doubtful debts                                       -              24,307
                                                                 1,060,545             835,474
Others
Engro Chemical Pakistan Limited                                   1 51,424             119,006
                                                                 1,211,969             954,480
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The maximum aggregate amount outstanding at the end of any month during the year from associated undertaking was Rs. 1,1 13.085 million (2005: Rs. 877.588 million).
19. LOANS AND ADVANCES - considered good
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                                                                   June 30,           June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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Loans and advances - note 15
-Executives                                                          3,688               2,930
- Other employees                                                    2,900               3,353
6,588                                                                6,588               6,283
Advances to suppliers and others                                     7,056               5,179
Advances to JV partners -                                           96,693              62,283
Royalty paid in advance                                             96,932              20,240
                                                                   207,269              93,985
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20. SHORT TERM PREPAYMENTS
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                                                                   June 30,           June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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Prepaid insurance                                                   17,559              17,337
Prepaid mining lease                                                 2,921               2,921
Prepaid rent                                                           366                 234
Others                                                               3,497               2,241
                                                                    24,343              22,733
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21. OTHER RECEIVABLES
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                                                                   June 30,           June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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Income on bank deposits                                             33,080              21,074
Sales tax paid under protest                                         1,709               1,709
Receivable from Oil & Gas Development
Company Limited                                                          -               1,515
Receivable from custom authorities                                     365                 365
Others                                                               1,642               2,316
                                                                    36,796              26,979
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22. CASH AND BANK BALANCES
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                                                                   June 30,           June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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Cash in hand                                                           300                 300
Balances with banks -
Deposit accounts                                                 3,161,962           2,935,635
Current accounts (including USS 6 thousand,
2005: USS 7 thousand)                                                3,049               4,030
                                                                 3,165,011           2,939,665
                                                                 3,165,311           2,939,965
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23. OPERATING EXPENSES
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                                                                   June 30,           June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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Salaries, wages and benefits - note 23.1                           319,319             266,905
Employees' retirement benefits                                      55,965              50,941
Rent, rates and taxes                                                8,800               2,910
Legal and professional services                                      6,767               4,535
Fuel, light, power and water                                        41,022              31,251
Maintenance and repairs                                             53,561              42,526
Insurance                                                           32,103              31,474
Depreciation and amortization                                      387,771             372,147
Employees medical and welfare                                       52,359              48,329
Security and other services                                         90,562              82,208
Traveling                                                            7,981              10,728
Communications                                                       7,382               9,370
Office supplies                                                     13,656               9,256
Technical software                                                   2,647               8,806
Auditors' remuneration - note 23.2                                     715                 739
Stores and spares consumed                                          33,999              36,107
Donations-note 23.3                                                 20,524                 140
Mobile dispensary and social welfare                                36,262              27,091
Training                                                            14,542              17,375
Goru - B deliverability build up test                                    -               5,643
Advertisement                                                        2,014               4,406
Books and periodicals                                                  719                 546
Provision for doubtful debts                                             -              24,307
Miscellaneous                                                        6,514               9,933
                                                                   1,195,184         1,097,673
Less: Recovery from Joint ventures                                  63,737              28,628
                                                                   1,131,447         1,069,045
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23.1 This includes Rs. 9.242 million (2005: Rs. 8.4 16 million) on account of defined contribution plan.
23.2 AUDITORS REMUNERATION
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                                                                   June 30,           June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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Audit fee                                                              287                 287
Fee for half yearly review of accounts                                 100                 100
Special reports                                                        184                 184
Other certifications                                                    78                 105
Out of pocket expenses                                                  66                  63
                                                                       715                 739
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23.3 Donations of Rs. 20.524 million relates to earthquake relief activities carried out by the Company during the year. Donations did not include any amount paid to any person or organization in which a director or his spouse had any interest.
24. EXPLORATION EXPENDITURE
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                                                        Share in JV  Share in JV  June 30,   June 30,
                                                          % age       % age        2006          2005
                                                           2006         2005     (Rupees in thousand)
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Amount expensed in terms of note 2.13
Share in joint ventures under the operatorship of:
MARl GAS COMPANY LIMITED
Zarghun South Field - note 24.2                            35.00        35.00      4,771        6.714
Zianat Block- note 24.3                                    60.00        60.00     166,901     (5.840)
KarakBlock                                                100.00       100.00     141,991       3,703
Noor Block                                                100.00       100.00     19,329        5,357
Hanna Block                                               100.00            -        336            -
Harnai Block                                              100.00            -        324            -
Sujawal Block                                             100.00            -        402            -
TOTAL E & P PAKISTAN
G Block                                                     5.00         5.00          2        1.668
H Block                                                        -         5.00          -        1,079
ENI PAKISTAN LIMITED
Manchar Block                                              22.50        22.50      (578)        9,079
PAKISTAN PETROLEUM UMITED
Dhadar Block                                               27.67        27.67     78,868       28.760
Jhamat Block                                                            25.00          -          660
Hala Block                                                 35.00        35.00     86,743       28,625
Kot Sarang Block                                           25.00        25.00     117,582      26.371
Pasni Block                                                25.00        25.00     228,335     442,913
Makran Block                                               25.00        25.00      1,571        3.303
TULLOW PAKISTAN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
Nawabshah Block                                           1 5.00       1 5.00     67,234       56,552
Kohat Block                                                20.00            -     58,221            -
Bannu West Block                                           10.00            -      1,504            -
OIL & GAS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED
Zamurdan Block                                             20.00        20.00      9,088        4,707
Kohlu Block                                                30.00        40.00      1,294        1.597
Kalchas Block                                              20.00        40.00        533        1.496
PAKISTAN OILFIELDS LIMITED
Hyderabad Block                                            25.00        25.00        259       14,915
                                                                                 984,710      631,659
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24.1 The exploration expenditure comprises of:
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                                                        Share in JV  Share in JV  June 30,   June 30,
                                                          % age       % age        2006          2005
                                                           2006         2005     (Rupees in thousand)
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Geological and geophysical                                                       291,591      108.613
Drilling                                                                         601,886      441,241
General and administration                                                        91,233       81,805
                                                                                 984,710      631,659
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24.2 On January 22, 2004 the Director General Petroleum Concession, Government of Pakistan approved the commercial discovery and development plan and granted a Development and Production Lease over Zarghun South Gas Field for the period of 20 years. Gas Sales Agreement has been initialed with Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) and Pipeline Tariff Agreement with SSGC and Gas Price Agreement with Government is under process.
24.3 The Company as operator spud the Ziarat Exploratory Well # 1 on September 28, 2005 which proved successful and declared the discovery on December 24, 2005. The Company as operator plans to appraise the area for future potentials.
25. OTHER OPERATING INCOME
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                                                                   June 30,           June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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Income from financial assets
Income on bank deposits                                            336,681             103,220
Income from non financial assets
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment                      1 3,622               9,016
Liquidated damages/minimum billing to a customer                    12,751               3,589
Miscellaneous                                                        3,169               6,736
                                                                    29,542              19,341
                                                                   366,223             122,561
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26. FINANCE COST
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                                                                   June 30,           June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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Mark-up on long term financing - secured                            42,816              33,904
Interest on Workers' Profits Participation Fund                        906               1,772
Bank charges                                                           536                 753
                                                                    44,258              36,429
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27. OTHER CHARGES
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                                                                   June 30,           June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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Workers' profits participation fund                                 33,303              37,131
Workers' welfare fund                                               30,115              27,568
                                                                    63,418              64,699
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28. TAXATION
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                                                                   June 30,           June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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Provision for taxation
Current                                                            516,472             472,794
Deferred                                                          (103,081)          (156,385)
                                                                   413,391             316,409
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28.1 RECONCILIATION OF TAX CHARGE FOR THE YEAR
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                                                                         %                   %
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Applicable tax rate                                                  35.00               35.00
Tax effect of amounts that are not deductible
for tax purposes                                                     49.42               23.53
Effect of origination and reversal of temporary differences           8.67                9.00
Tax effect of depletion allowance                                  (24.49)             (20.86)
Aggregate effective tax rate charged to income                       68.60               46.67
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29. EARNINGS PER SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTIVE
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                                                                   June 30,           June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
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Profit after tax                             (Rupees in thousand)  189,247             361,519
Less: Undistributable profit as explained in note 6                 3,473             198,046
Balance distributable profit after tax                             185,774             163,473
No of share outstanding                                             36,750              36,750
Earnings per share on the basis of distributable
profit -Rupees                                                        5.06                4.45
Earnings per share on the basis of profit and loss
account - Rupees                                                      5.15                9.84
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There is no dilutive effect on the basic earning per share of the Company.
30. CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS
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                                                                   June 30,           June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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Profit before taxation                                             602,638             677,928
Adjustment for non cash charges and other items:
Depreciation and amortization                                      387,771             372,147
Profit on disposal of properly, plant and equipment                (13,622)            (9,016)
Employees' retirement benefits                                      11,234               8,651
Interest income                                                   (336,681)          (103,220)
Finance cost                                                        44,258              36,429
Working capital changes-note 30.1                                 (126,711)            625,384
                                                                   568,887           1,608,303
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30.1 Working capital changes
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                                                                   June 30,           June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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(Increase)/decrease in current assets
Stores and spares                                                  (13,148)             19,971
Trade debts                                                       (278,167)          (106,631)
Loans, advances and prepayments                                   (114,894)             37,218
Other receivables                                                    2,189                (43)
                                                                  (404,020)           (49,485)
Increase in current liabilities
Accrued and other liabilities -                                    277,309             674,869
                                                                  (126,711)            625,384
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31. EMPLOYEES' DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS

31.1 Funded benefits

The results of the actuarial valuation carried out as at June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005 are as follows:
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                                                             2006                                 2005
                                                Mana-       Mana-     Non-Mana-      Mana-       Mana-     Non-Mana
                                                gement     gement       gement       gement     gement       gement
                                               Pension     Gratuity    Gratuity     Pension     Gratuity   Gratuity
                                                                      (Rupees in thousand)
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Reconciliation of payable to defined benefit plan
Present value of defined benefit obligations   176,155     55,884        87,131     165,985     47.658      75. 791
Fair value of plan assets                      (129,628)   (21,750)    (60,738)     (106,431)   (26,278)   (47,683)
Net actuarial gains or (losses) not recognized (30,280)    (26,120)    (18,801)     (45,978)    (13,046)   (15.840)
Liability recognized in balance sheet           16,247      8,014         7,592      13,576      8,334       12,268
Movement in payable to defined benefit plan
Opening balance                                 13,576      8,334        12,268      10,233      9,335       10.133
Less Loan receivable from the fund                                            -           -      (875)            -
Add: Cost for the year                          16,247     13,179         7,592      13,576      8,334       12,268
                                                29,823     21,513        19,860      23,809     16.794       22,401
Less: Contribution to fund during the year     (13,576)    (13,499)    (12,268)     (10,233)    (8,460)    (10,133)
                                                16,247      8,014         7,592      13,576     8,334 -      12,268
Movement in fair value of plan assets
Opening balance                                106,431     26,278        47,683      85,425     16,884       36,652
Contributions                                   13,576     13,499        12,268      10.233      8,460       10,133
Expected return on plan assets                  11,310      2,697         4,577       8,198      1.388        3.223
Actuarial gain/ (loss) on plan assets           '2,950     (1,506)      (1,612)       3.246      1,086      (1,472)
Benefits paid                                   (4.639)    (19,218)     (2,178)       (671)     (1.540)       (853)
Closing balance                                129,628     21,750        60,738     106,431     26,278       47.683
Costs for the year
Current service cost                             9,552      5,967         4,686       8.150      5,382        4,223
Interest cost                                   15,334      4,355         6,795      11,035      3,318        5,249
Expected return on assets                      (11,310)    (2,697)      (4,577)     (8,198)     (1,388)     (3.223)
Amortization of actuarial (gain)/loss            2,671        690           688       2.589      1.022          517
Recognition of vested past service                   -      4,864                         -          -            -
Amortization of transitional obligation              -          -             -           -          -        5,502
Total cost                                      16,247     13,179         7,592      13,576      8,334       12.268
Actual return on plan assets                    14,238      1,908         3,170      11.439      1.625        1,716
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31.2 Un-funded benefits
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                                                                   2006                                       2005
                                                                Management          Non-                   Management           Non-
                                                                               Management                                 Management
                                                     Post          Post                         Post          Post
                                                   retirement   retirement      Pension       retirement   retirement        Pension
                                                    Leaves        Medical        Leaves                      Medical
                                                                               (Rupees in thousand)
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Reconciliation of payable to defined benefit plan
Present value of defined benefit obligations         19,806         43,752          7,226       17,997         40,162          6,179
Net actuarial gains or (losses) not recognized            -          1,729            887        (882)          1,225              -
Book reserve                                         19,806         45,481          8,113       17,115         41.387          6,179
Movement in payable to defined benefit plan
Opening balance                                      17,115         41,387          6,179       14.496         38,414          4.891
Add: Cost for the year                                3,716          5,097          1,934        2.935          4.429          1,288
                                                     20,831         46,484          8,113       17.431         42,843          6,179
Less: Payments during the year                     (1,025)        (1,003)              -        (316)        (1,456)               -
                                                    19,806         45,481          8,113       17,115         41,387           6,179
Annual costs
Current service cost                                  1,710          1,467          1,319        1,465          1,332          1,045
Interest cost                                         2,006          3,630            615        1,470          3,097            243
Total cost                                            3,716          5,097          1,934        2.935          4,429          1,288
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31 .3 The principal actuarial assumptions used in the actuarial valuation of the defined benefit plans are as under: -
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                                                 2006                      2005
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- Discount rate                              9% per annum          9% per annum
- Expected rate of return on plan assets     9% per annum         10% per annum
- Expected rate of salary increase           9% per annum          9% per annum
- Expected rate of pension increase          4% per annum          4% per annum
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32. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

32.1 Financial assets and liabilities
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                                           2006        2005                      2006                      2005
                                         Effective   Effective   Interest     Non-Interest               Interest    Non-interest
                                           rate        rate       bearing      bearing        Total      bearing      bearing        Total
                                                                              (Rupees in thousand)
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Financial assets
Maturity upto one year
Trade debts                                                             -     1,211,969     1,211.969          -       954.480     954.480
Loans and advances                                                      -         6,588        6,588           -         6,283       6.283
Other receivables                                                       -        33,080       33,080           -        22.588      22.588
Cash and bank balances                     10,67        4.11     3,161,962        3,349     3.165,311    2,935,635      4,330    2,939,965
Maturity after one year upto two years
Loan and advances                                                       -         5,826        5.826           -         6,646       6,646
Long term deposits                                                      -         3,073       3,073            -         3,157       3,157
                                                                 3,161,962    1,263,885     4,425,847    2,935,635     997,484   3.933.119
Financial liabilities
Maturity upto one year
Long term financing - note 7               9.667        5.08      224,200             -      224.200     224.200             -     224,200
Accrued and other liabilities                                           -       419.047      419,047           -       705.508     705.508
Maturity after one year upto two years
Long term financing - note 7               9.667        5.08      112.100             -      112.100     336,300             -     336.300
Employees' retirement benefits                                          -        73.886       73,886           -        64.680      64.680
                                                                  336.300       492.933      829.233     560,500       770,188   1.330,688
Off balance sheet items:
Commitments                                                             -     1,865.105     1,865,105          -     1.027,426   1,027,426
Indemnity bonds                                                         -       255.229      255.229           -       374.890     374.890
                                                                        -     2,120.334     2,120,334         -      1,402,316    1,402316
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32.2 Concentration of credit risk

Credit risk represents the accounting loss that would be recognised at the reporting date if counter parties failed completely to perform as contracted. The company's credit risk is primarily attributable to its trade debts and balances with banks. Credit risk on liquid funds is limited because the counter parties are banks with reasonable high credit ratings. The company has no significant concentration of credit risk as the exposure is spread over a number of counter parties.

Out of financial assets of Rs. 4,426 million (2005: Rs. 3,933 million), financial assets which are subject to credit risk amounting Rs. 4,423 million (2005: Rs. 3,930 million). To manage exposure to credit risk, the company applies credit limits to its customers. Trade debts are essentially due from fertilizer companies, power generation company and gas distribution company and the company does not expect these companies to fail to meet their obligations.
32.3 Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk reflects an enterprise's inability in raising funds to meet commitments. The Company follows an effective cash management and planning policy to ensure availability of funds and take appropriate measures for new requirement.
32.4 Foreign exchange risk

Foreign currency exchange risk is the risk that the value of financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates. Currency risk arises mainly where payables exist due to transaction with foreign suppliers.
32.5 Fair value of financial assets and liabilities

The carrying value of financial assets and liabilities approximates their fair value.
33. REMUNERATION OF DIRECTOR, CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND EXECUTIVE

The aggregate amount charged in these financial statements for the remuneration of Chief Executive and Executives of the Company were as follows:
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                                                2006                     2005
                                    Chief                                Chief
                                   Executive  Director   Executives   Executive   Director   Executives
                                                                       (Rupees in thousand)
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Managerial remuneration              1,494      1,365       57,457        1,397      1,288       47,261
Company's contribution
to provident fund                      636          -        5,529        1,017          -        4,537
Housing and utilities                1,669        968       43,494        1,317        925       36,588
Other allowances and benefits          750        654       57,107        1,512        624       46,638
Bonuses                                375        354       15,461          200        219        8,388
                                     4,924      3,341      179,048        5,443      3,056      143,412
Number of persons, including
those who worked part of
the year                                 1          1           65            2          1           54
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The above are also provided with medical facilities, pension; gratuity and post retirement leave. The Chief Executive and certain executives were provided with free use of company maintained cars, residential telephones and use of club facilities. Executives based at plant site, Daharki are also provided with schooling, shopping trips and subsidized club facilities.

In addition, aggregate amount charged in the financial statements for fee to 14 directors (2005: 14) was Rs. 113,000 (2005: Rs. 125,000).
34. CAPACITY AND ACTUAL PRODUCTION

Considering the nature of the Company's business, information regarding capacity has no relevance. The actual production of gas for the year ended June 30, 2006 was 171 .045 BSCF (2005:162.263 BSCF).
35. TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

Fauji Foundation holds 40% shares of the Company, therefore all subsidiaries and associated undertakings of Fauji Foundation are related parties of the Company. Other related parties comprise of associated companies, directors, major shareholders, key management personnel and employees' retirement benefit funds and exclude relationships with the Government being a shareholder in the Company. Transactions with related parties other than remuneration and benefits to directors and key management personnel are as follows:
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                                                                   June 30,           June 30,
                                                                      2006                2005
                                                                          (Rupees in thousand)
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Sale of gas to Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited                  8,761,703           7,244,698
Sale of gas to Water and Power Development Authority             7,408,620           5,928,716
Sale of gas to Sui Southern Gas Company Limited                      8,376               7,150
Sale of material to Oil & Gas Development Company Limited                -               1,514
Contribution to employees' retirement benefit funds                 46,537              42,871
Receivable balances with related parties are as follows:
Fauji Fertilizers Company Limited                                  379,262             321,926
Water and Power Development Authority                              679,979             536,829
Sui Southern Gas Company Limited                                     1,304               1,025
Oil & Gas Development Company Limited                                    -               1,514
Expenses incurred during the year with related parties;
Advertisement expenses for golden jubilee
celebration of Fauji Foundation                                          -               1,625
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Transactions with related parties are based on the normal commercial practices as between independent businesses.
36. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES

Total number of employees at the end of the year were 378 (2005: 393).
37 CORRESPONDING FIGURES

Previous year's figures have been re-arranged, wherever necessary, for the purpose of comparison. Operating expenses of exploration department and related recoveries from joint ventures have been reclassified with relevant heads of operating expenses and decommissioning cost of Mari Field has been reclassified with tangible fixed asset from intangible fixed assets.
38. GENERAL
38.1 Figures have been rounded off to the nearest thousand of rupees unless otherwise stated.
38.2 These financial statements were authorized for issue on September 21, 2006 by the board of directors of the Company.

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