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Punjab chief says textile mills will be forced to shut down

Inefficient captive power plants may also face disconnection.

Ongoing gas curtailment is taking a heavy toll on agriculture sector and also on the economy as a whole.

Move proposed to keep CNG pumps operational; authority wants margins reduced.

Gas will be expensive by 25% to 50% after short-term LNG import.

NA panel considers referring illegal CNG licences case to FIA.

It is getting gas for only 2 days despite PM’s assurance.

Possible CNG ban for private cars, industry to get gas on ‘as available’ basis.

We must stop the supply of gas to industries which have alternative fuel systems.

Textile industry representatives are set to make suggestions to the government on the way forward on energy security.

APTMA says industries not on SNGPL’s priority list.

Traders, residents stage protests across the city, blocking roads and burning tyres; demand restoration within 3 days.

Government overly focused on protecting public sector companies.

Sudden gas supply cut at night causes poisonous gas to accumulate in rooms, killing people in their asleep.

Four-hour dharna ends after governor repeats offer made by federal govt on Friday.

Shortfall increased due to high demand in winter: Asim Hussain.

State-owned companies have continued to add to the gas grid despite no substantial addition to supply.

Perturbed by rising inflation and power outages, citizens take to the streets.

The LCCI president says that businessmen would continue to struggle until their demands are met.

Cabine­t grants additi­onal subsid­y to power sector, calls for declar­ing bureau­crats’ assets.

Rana Faizul Hasan of the NGO United Human Rights Commission Pakistan (UHRCP) filed the petition.

Low gas pricing has made us accustomed to view gas as cheap, abundant fuel, while it’s a precious, scarce resource.

APTMA leadership is meeting with Punjab Governor Sardar Latif Khan Khosa at Governor House.

The reality is that now we have little choice but to look abroad to meet our energy needs.

APTMA says they did not receive any gas for 20 days in December.

Transporters, CNG association protest in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar. Police resort to baton charging protestors.

Government continued to increase petroleum product prices, despite downfall in international markets between 2008-2011

PM Gilani leaves the house without making a policy statement.

Association announces indefinite strike, alleges the shortage is artificial, deliberate.

Analyst says smooth energy supply would have taken growth to 6%.

Extra curtailment for Sheikhupura, areas in Lahore with low gas pressure.

SNGPL spokesman says one-month closure not final.

Schoolteacher says her excitement about New Year turned into worry after hearing about strike.

LPG more expensive than both CNG and petrol and experts say it is more ‘dangerous’.

If stoppage continues, cash-strapped PSO will have to increase imports.

‘Shortage could be overcome easily through LNG import from Qatar’.

The US $7.6 billion gas pipeline deal aims to export a daily amount of 21.5 million cubic meters.

Move aimed at protecting domestic users as gas pressure drops to alarming level.

Petroleum and Natural Resources Minister Dr Asim says gas supply to CNG stations, industries to be slashed in January.

Many local eateries and tandoors have invested in a locally-made compressor.

CNG stations to remain closed for six hours daily.

Petroleum ministry has sent a 14 to 207% hike summary to PM.

It is imperative that the government exhibits the political will needed to execute both the IPI and TAPI projects.

Khurram Baig, Business Editor, says the government will have to give in to transporters because of public demand.

Transporters protesting against the frequent closure of CNG stations in the city.

Residents irked over prolonged and unscheduled power and gas outages.

40 per cent of industrial units in Punjab run on gas.

Sales decline 5% on drop in production during January to November 2011.

Exporters seek meeting with govt, offer high tariff.

Sends request to ECC to change the gas supply policy, cheaper financing of infrastructure for gas companies.