Govt to finally provide gas to all districts of Balochistan

The gas will be provided through SSGCL.


Web Desk July 07, 2014
Govt to finally provide gas to all districts of Balochistan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday issued directives to ensure provision of gas to all remaining districts of Balochistan from the SSGC.

While gas was discovered and exploited in Sui region of Balochistan in 1955, its supply to all areas of Balochistan could not be ensured.

According to a press release issued on Monday, Prime Minister Nawaz issued special directives to provide gas to all such districts of Balochistan where there was no supply.

Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Resources Jam Kamal said that gas would be provided by the Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL). SSGCL has already prepared the required feasibility reports and estimations and floated tenders so that procedural recommendations could be sought.

The minister of state for Petroleum and Natural Resources is has been tasked to follow progress of the process.

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