Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has voiced his frustration over the recent surge in gas prices, urging swift action from the Ministry of Energy.
Reports suggest that Sharif has tasked the ministry with a comprehensive set of assignments to address the issue promptly.
Sources reveal that Prime Minister Sharif has mandated the completion of 16 tasks within a span of one to three months, coupled with a demand for a forensic audit report on the gas price hike within one month.
Expressing his displeasure over the gas price increase, Sharif has emphasized the need for a thorough examination of gas infrastructure, instances of gas theft, and performance deficiencies, with a deadline of three months for submission of a report on these matters.
Additionally, he has called for the immediate establishment of an inter-ministerial commission to monitor the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project.
In a bid to utilize surplus electricity effectively, the Prime Minister has instructed the presentation of a plan for developing new industrial zones within a month. Furthermore, he has urged the Power and Petroleum Division to devise a solution for revolving credit within two weeks.
Amidst these directives, Sharif has emphasized the urgency of addressing issues related to gas infrastructure, gas theft, and poor performance, setting a deadline of two weeks for submission of a comprehensive report.
