Could sell electricity to private sector in order to avoid circular debt.

Likely to offer $12 per mmbtu to exploration companies.

Oil ministry suggests increasing UFG ceiling to bail out gas utilities.

Concession sought to boost oil supply to power plants.

Water and power minister says removing deficiencies in the system is out of govt’s control.

Country possesses rich deposits of gold and copper that await exploration.

Will look after authority’s hydroelectric power projects.

Asks Islamabad to import gas from Qatar that may prove costly.

Ministry suggests money can be used to dole out subsidy in far-off areas.

Says it should not hamper NAB investigations into OGRA scandal.