These instructions shall not be applicable on public transport as defined in the West Pakistan Public Transport Act 1961, the statement added. PHOTO: ONLINE/FILE
As part of efforts to conserve fuel amidst a gruelling energy crisis, the government on Tuesday banned the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for private vehicles with over 1,000cc engines.
Prime Minister Justice (retd) Mir Hazar Khan Khoso ordered petrol stations not to cater to or fill CNG in vehicles that fall in the specified category.
Khoso directed the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources to consult the law ministry for the implementation of these decisions, which after being vetted, would come into force effective May 25, 2013.
A press release issued by the PM Office stated, “The prime minister is concerned and conscious that this cheap mode of transport primarily meant for low and middle income groups has been excessively abused by vehicles of more than 1,000cc.” These instructions shall not be applicable on public transport as defined in the West Pakistan Public Transport Act 1961, the statement added.
Furthermore, the premier approved that any petrol pump found violating these instructions shall be fined for the first offence with Rs50,000; Rs100,000 for repeated offence and violation, while the CNG pump in question shall be sealed for a minimum period of six months if found in violation for a third time.
PM Khoso approved the instructions in order to restrict the use of CNG for private transport in view of the acute shortage of the commodity and to ensure its gainful value for sectors like power, industry, fertiliser and domestic consumption.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 22nd, 2013.
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This is a wrong decision made by MR KHOSSO because the law should be equal for every 1 and if cng is to be banned then it should be banned for all vehicles. As far as Mr Khosso is concerned he is a ricch person and afford the car on petrol and moreover he is the primeminister so he dont have to make expense out of his pocket instead he is using the govt funds for his own personal use .I srrictly arrgue againsst this decision of Mr Khosso. *PLEASE REVERSE THIS DECISION OTHERWISE IT WILL HAVE A BAD IMPACT OF THE ECONOMY OF PAKISTAN*
i think it will not work public transport may also be banned over 1000cc b/c they charge for oil and took extra ordinary profits
i had buy civic 1986 1300 cc at 2 lack just becouse i want to save my money for bad time now govt and cng asossiation tel this 1300 cc equal to carolla civic and other brands which is above to 1 million this is the very foolish dissiation who is the responsible for my lost nobody can take my at 2 lack after this stupid situation
Finally some positive step towards the improvement of Pakistan.
All 1000 CC are less than 1000 actually.
Hi,
CNG is banned on above 1000cc or including 1000cc? other than jang all sites say above 1000cc.
This is sheer discrimination. Pakistan constitution gives equal right to everyone. I cannot afford to buy a new Cultus which is available at over Rs 1 Million. Cultus being 1000 cc car is allowed to use CNG but my car which is a 13 year old Baleno is not allowed to run on CNG. I purchased this car 3 years back after saving for years for Rs. 450,000 (even at this price new Mehran is not available).
@advice a person earning 0.8 million annually means Rs 65,000/month. Do you think that at this salary level a person can afford to buy pertol. I dont think so. But it is a good idea to allow tax payers to use CNG.
1.1 million car owner (Cultus) can fill the CNG but 125000 car ( Corolla 74,76 datsun 120y) and few other who cast less than 300 thousand will not hav eright to get CNG in their cars. Thats a good one..
What about suzuki cultus? 1000cc cars should be allowed. Ban should be imposed for 1300cc and above
Who makes these Policies?? I can suggest you a better one.
Instead of putting a CNG ban on 1000cc above cars. You can put a ban on individuals who can afford Petrol. For example, you can assess the annual income of a person to allow him CNG. If a person earns more than 0.8 million annually, it means he can afford petrol so ban him for CNG, whether he owns a 1300cc car or 1000cc car. You can also interlink the income tax for this purpose, means a person who is regular in submitting his income tax, you can also allow him CNG. This will encourage the tax culture.
Hey if you want CNG, please declare your income and pay your taxes, if you don’t declare, then sorry the CNG is not for you. It is only for the respectable citizen. You can also promote this slogan. And this is how we can create a trend of paying taxes. You can allow id cards or stickers or anything else as the identification of a approved person for CNG.
Alot can be done but the question is who will do it?? We have the policy makers who actually does not belong to the field or they are not intrested simply.
who will suffer from this ban ?? most probably those people who belongs to a middle class and just made it to buy a 1300cc car after a hardwork. there will be no effect on the upper class. they can still fill their SUVs tank with CNG.
Ban on CNG for 1000cc above cars..
Does it mean the prices of smaller cars will increase :(.. Suzuki will be benifited from it..
@ A Poor guy..
Sell you 15 year old 1300cc, and buy a 10-12 year old Suzuki mehran in that Price.
In this way you can have a newer car then your current one, and you can also run it on CNG :p..
Wow. That is a bad news for many car drivers who have daily work, I think they should try to improve the public transport sector as well now .
well i saw a prado recently abusing a 14- 15 cars line got ahead and get it tank filled at a gas station. nobody had the courage to say anything to him. so this will be the order of the day if this ban is practically imposed. this ban or any law means nothing to the rich and the mighty. so please stop wasting time and start mending the affairs of the government from the top.
What I understood the entire CNG scenario was created to raise the price of Petrol and Diesel, since it is cash money for the government. I still remember diesel used to be half the price of petrol and all the large public transport were operating on diesel.
The same situation needs to be revived. Government should bear the loss of revenue in this sector and try to improve elsewhere.
Public transport Inter/Intra city transport is consuming very large amount of CNG until or unless they are banned CNG shortage cannot be controlled ever' this is a short term useless decision.
This measure taken by the caretaker government represents a travesty of the highest order. Many individuals have access to mid-level vehicles through Car Finance, but it does not mean that they can afford to run their cars on expensive fuel at over Rs.100 per litre. The measure should be placed on people driving 4x4 or luxury vehicles Only.
I totally agree with Mr. Zameer. Transporters are already charging fares according to petrol and diesel. They are the main reason of shortage of CNG.
This is insane!!! I am a government employee with 100% Halal income. My wife is a working woman and we own a 1300cc 15 years old car because we can not afford a newer vehicle. Our kids' education being our top priority, we maintain a respectable but humble standard of living. I simply can not affor to drive my car on petrol when it's Rs 97 per litre! Since we are required to drive our car 35-40 kms daily, the only option is to drive on CNG. We are educated and qualified people and we wish to stay in the country, but if life is being made difficult for us then we'd be forced to think about other options. I am sorry Mr Khoso, you lack the intelligence to make sensible decisions!!!
This decision is totally wrong as only private vehicles are banned i think public transport using CNG were the main reason for shortages at the first place. i have seen large coasters and Buses which are fitted with 4 cylinders and it almost take 15 to 20 min to fill in one of those. They are using CNG but charging the fares of petrol/diesel. I wondered around rwp/isb to find out if i could get CNG but all the CNG stations are shut down. their next step would be to strike until the ban is removed. it can also be a political stunt for new government as they take charge they will remove this ban !!
It is a bold and much appreciated move. We are an energy-deprived nation right now and people who can afford 30 lac+ vehicles should have the moral strength to run it on petrol and let the families / public transport with smaller engines.
I always find it absolutely disgustful seeing a 4x4 with a CNG cylinder under it. Human Greed and Miser has no limits.
In my opinion instead of 1000cc PM Khose would have banned above 1300cc, the actual energy abusers are those who owns the 5 door turbo wagons like Cruiser and Prados running on CNG with Petrol engine which is totally unacceptable. If those people cannot afford the fuel why do they keep that vehicle.
Now I won't surprised to see violation openly after 25th May even when the CNG is off, the mightiest one gets it very easily ( private / commercial ) both , maybe in the cities its a bit difficult but for towns -- rural areas it wouldn't be the easy task beside it CNG fellas not gonna check the registration book specifically for the CC purpose, indeed government should introduce some possible way for those who comes under this criteria and issue the sticker for the validity .