Pakistan Petroleum Limited

Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) is a Pakistani energy company primarily engaged in the exploration, production, and sale of natural gas and crude oil. The company is headquartered in Pakistan. It operates within the country’s upstream petroleum sector.

On 6 August 2025, PPL experienced a ransomware intrusion that encrypted its servers and deleted backups. The attack also resulted in the exfiltration of operational, contract, and employee data. Attackers demanded payment and threatened public release of the stolen information. The incident halted PPL’s financial systems for two days. Despite the disruption, the company reported that its core operations and joint‑venture partners remained unaffected. Internal security teams, assisted by external experts, isolated the threat and suspended select non‑critical services. PPL reported the incident to law enforcement authorities while forensic analysis continued.

The event underscores PPL’s reliance on integrated information technology for financial and operational management. As a participant in Pakistan’s energy landscape, the company contributes to domestic hydrocarbon supply through its exploration and production activities. No further details on ownership, parent‑subsidiary relationships, or specific market share are provided in the available sources.