Ministry says consumers should bear the burden or utilities will collapse.

Nakao says the bank is not in a position to extend financing for Diamer-Bhasha Dam

Finance ministry argues it has already released Rs40b, dismisses calls for more

Natural gas conversion plan to be shared with Iran soon

Oil marketing companies fail to build storages to cope with scarcity.

Heavy showers take water to higher levels in major reservoirs.

Says revenue will come from natural gas supplies to power plants, other consumers.

Offers govt for accountability, stresses bidding rules will not be overlooked.

Head Tarimmu is expected to receive about 832,000 cusecs from Chenab River and 525,000 cusecs from Jhelum River.

Pakistan, other countries may be promised funds to improve environment.