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Infrastructure spending: With US help, power grid to get ‘smart meters’
A $60m programme is set to help power companies collect bills, reduce circular debt.
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‘Brotherly’ countries turn down Pakistan’s request
Islamabad had asked Riyadh, Kuwait to extend their credit terms for oil payments.
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Gas crisis: ‘The government had a plan in 2005 but did nothing’
State-owned companies have continued to add to the gas grid despite no substantial addition to supply.
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Deadlock ends: Transporters, CNG union call off strike
Load shedding, CNG cess reduced; ban on CNG use in public transport suspended for a month.
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Gas shortage: Govt rules out one-month CNG station closure
Ban on filling CNG in public transport suspended for 15 days; CNG association to continue strike in KP, Punjab.
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Balancing act: Power ministry seeks Rs90b for oil purchase
Electricity shortfall stands at 3,700MW due to closure of canals.
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CNG stations shutter amid strike calls
Association announces indefinite strike, alleges the shortage is artificial, deliberate.
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Switching over: OGRA, stakeholders shoot down CNG-to-LPG idea
LPG more expensive than both CNG and petrol and experts say it is more ‘dangerous’.
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CNG strike may boost oil demand
If stoppage continues, cash-strapped PSO will have to increase imports.
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Deepening crisis: OGRA issues notice for massive hike in gas prices
All Pakistan CNG Association to observe indefinite strike across Punjab from Jan 1.
