ECC

The initiative comes ahead of the resumption of flights between Pakistan and Uzbekistan

Will be commissioned by mid-2017, will provide 600mmcfd additional capacity

Move meant to control prices in Ramazan

Petroleum ministry had sought supply of 31mmcfd to fertiliser manufacturer

Power ministry has to bear mark-up on loans being acquired to pay hydel profit to K-P

The amount will be raised under the sovereign guarantee of the federal government

Petroleum ministry will seek approval for any additional gas (beyond 91mmcfd) to be supplied to the fertiliser sector

ECC approves summary moved to withdraw increase in duty on sale of diesel

Directs petroleum, power secretaries to consult with oil minister

Levies 15% additional duty on import of finished iron and steel products