OGRA, however, had given approval for up to 36% hike in tariff

Firm undertaking Gwadar-Nawabshah LNG pipeline project makes the offer

Asks petroleum ministry to get the go-ahead from National Security Council

Finance Minister Dar says govt will bear revenue loss of Rs3.5b due to this decision

Body will help execute transport, communication and trade projects

Says lower tariffs set by the regulator put undue burden on power sector

Price reduction will not apply to K-Electric, agricultural consumers

Rock bursting, water seepage were among reasons that caused cost and time overrun

Projects are facing shortage of coal and necessary finances

Insists it will attract investment and ease energy shortages