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APTMA warns of massive unemployment
Punjab chief says textile mills will be forced to shut down
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Gas supply to CNG stations considered wastage
Inefficient captive power plants may also face disconnection.
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Helping the fertiliser sector
Ongoing gas curtailment is taking a heavy toll on agriculture sector and also on the economy as a whole.
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CNG price conundrum: OGRA proposes Rs13 per kg hike; SC to consider on Monday
Move proposed to keep CNG pumps operational; authority wants margins reduced.
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Tackling gas shortage: High ‘winter tariff’ under consideration
Gas will be expensive by 25% to 50% after short-term LNG import.
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Legislators blame OGRA for gas crisis
NA panel considers referring illegal CNG licences case to FIA.
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Double up: Industry demands gas supply for four days
It is getting gas for only 2 days despite PM’s assurance.
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Gas crisis: Govt plans to expand supply, constrain demand growth
Possible CNG ban for private cars, industry to get gas on ‘as available’ basis.
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Rationalising natural gas usage
We must stop the supply of gas to industries which have alternative fuel systems.
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Advising the govt: APTMA members to meet on Friday
Textile industry representatives are set to make suggestions to the government on the way forward on energy security.
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Gas supply from Kunnar-Pasakhi delayed despite petroleum minister assurances
APTMA says industries not on SNGPL’s priority list.
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Gas shortage: Four days on, Balochistan loses its patience
Traders, residents stage protests across the city, blocking roads and burning tyres; demand restoration within 3 days.
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Misguided policies: The farce of the CNG shortage, myth or reality
Government overly focused on protecting public sector companies.
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5 suffocate to death in Balochistan
Sudden gas supply cut at night causes poisonous gas to accumulate in rooms, killing people in their asleep.
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Two days of gas: Industries end protest
Four-hour dharna ends after governor repeats offer made by federal govt on Friday.
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‘Gas crisis will be brought under control in six months’
Shortfall increased due to high demand in winter: Asim Hussain.
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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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Rally against inflation and gas, power shortage
Perturbed by rising inflation and power outages, citizens take to the streets.
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Gas shortage: Punjab businessmen all set for Jan 7 protest
The LCCI president says that businessmen would continue to struggle until their demands are met.
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Homes, CNG stations to get gas at industries’ expense
Cabinet grants additional subsidy to power sector, calls for declaring bureaucrats’ assets.
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Court case: Petroleum minister on notice for price hike
Rana Faizul Hasan of the NGO United Human Rights Commission Pakistan (UHRCP) filed the petition.
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The gas fix
Low gas pricing has made us accustomed to view gas as cheap, abundant fuel, while it’s a precious, scarce resource.
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APTMA suspends protests after Zardari sends Khosa with assurances
APTMA leadership is meeting with Punjab Governor Sardar Latif Khan Khosa at Governor House.
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Shutdown of CNG stations
The reality is that now we have little choice but to look abroad to meet our energy needs.
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Textile millers to start protest drive
APTMA says they did not receive any gas for 20 days in December.
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CNG strike enters 6th day in twin cities, protests continue across country
Transporters, CNG association protest in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar. Police resort to baton charging protestors.
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In times of peril: ‘Petrol prices up 47% in four-year period’
Government continued to increase petroleum product prices, despite downfall in international markets between 2008-2011
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Gas crisis prompts back-to-back walkouts
PM Gilani leaves the house without making a policy statement.
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CNG stations shutter amid strike calls
Association announces indefinite strike, alleges the shortage is artificial, deliberate.
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Gas shortage to cost economy dearly
Analyst says smooth energy supply would have taken growth to 6%.
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Fuel crisis: 6 hours a day gas closure at CNG stations
Extra curtailment for Sheikhupura, areas in Lahore with low gas pressure.
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CNG unions differ on nationwide strike call
SNGPL spokesman says one-month closure not final.
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‘Happy’ blue year: New Year festivities marred by CNG crisis
Schoolteacher says her excitement about New Year turned into worry after hearing about strike.
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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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Gas shutoff: APTMA ‘disappointed’ at SNGPL’s priorities
‘Shortage could be overcome easily through LNG import from Qatar’.
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Pakistan going ahead with IP pipeline, despite US coercions
The US $7.6 billion gas pipeline deal aims to export a daily amount of 21.5 million cubic meters.
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Energy crisis: Gas supply shut indefinitely for industries in Punjab
Move aimed at protecting domestic users as gas pressure drops to alarming level.
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Gas shortfall has reached 1b cubic feet: Petroleum minister
Petroleum and Natural Resources Minister Dr Asim says gas supply to CNG stations, industries to be slashed in January.
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Cutting corners: First electricity theft, now gas
Many local eateries and tandoors have invested in a locally-made compressor.
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Gas shortage: New management plan for Haripur, Abbottabad
CNG stations to remain closed for six hours daily.
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Starting Jan 1: The little gas there is, may cost a lot more
Petroleum ministry has sent a 14 to 207% hike summary to PM.
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Energy crisis
It is imperative that the government exhibits the political will needed to execute both the IPI and TAPI projects.
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Tribune Take: Where the government is wrong on CNG
Khurram Baig, Business Editor, says the government will have to give in to transporters because of public demand.
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CNG body to shut down stations in Sindh, Karachi transporters call strike
Transporters protesting against the frequent closure of CNG stations in the city.
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Loadshedding: The winter of discontent
Residents irked over prolonged and unscheduled power and gas outages.
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Gas shortage: Businessmen fear massive layoffs
40 per cent of industrial units in Punjab run on gas.
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Dark days for fertiliser industry continue
Sales decline 5% on drop in production during January to November 2011.
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All textile units closed as gas supply stops
Exporters seek meeting with govt, offer high tariff.
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Ministry seeks slower pace for new gas connections
Sends request to ECC to change the gas supply policy, cheaper financing of infrastructure for gas companies.