Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s gas sector circular debt has surged to Rs 3,283 billion, piling pressure on public finances as Sui Northern and Sui Southern report combined annual losses of Rs 60 billion from theft and leakages. The disclosure came during a meeting of the National Assembly of Pakistan Standing …
Read More »No gas price hike for next six months
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The 12th meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Petroleum, chaired by Syed Mustafa Mehmood, reviewed significant developments in the gas and LNG sector, with Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik highlighting major reforms and consumer relief measures. The Federal Minister informed the Committee that …
Read More »CCoSOEs greenlights major SOE board shake-up
BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs), led by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, approved a slate of key board appointments in several major Pakistani SOEs during its meeting in Islamabad on Monday. The committee endorsed the appointment of an independent director to Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited …
Read More »Cabinet lifts gas connection ban, declares agri & climate emergency
BeNewz Report The Federal Cabinet has decided to lift the ban on new gas connections while also declaring agricultural and climate emergencies across the country. At a joint press conference, Federal Minister for Energy Ali Pervez Malik and Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said the Prime …
Read More »Govt seeks consultants to tackle gas theft at Sui companies
BeNewz Report Pakistan has invited Expressions of Interest from consultancy firms to assess and propose remedies for unaccounted-for-gas losses at SNGPL and SSGC, with submissions due by October 6, 2025. The government has decided to hire consultants to conduct a comprehensive study into unaccounted-for-gas (UFG) losses faced by Sui Northern …
Read More »SNGPL issues notices to defaulting consumers
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has issued reminder notices to several public sector organizations and departments for the payment of long-outstanding dues. The company urges all such public sector entities to settle their dues immediately to avoid further legal or administrative action. Final notices have been served to these …
Read More »SNGPL’S shareholders approves 75% cash dividend
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) convened its 60th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of shareholders on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Lahore. The shareholders approved the annual audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. The Company achieved its highest ever profitability, recording a profit before tax …
Read More »OGRA proposes divergent paths for SSGC & SNGPL rates
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has approved revised gas prices for Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) and Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), though the changes require final approval from the federal government. A summary outlining the proposed adjustments has been forwarded for their consideration. According to the …
Read More »SNGPL announces Rs 7.50 dividend for shareholders
The Board of Directors of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), in its meeting held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Lahore, recommended a final cash dividend of Rs 7.50 per share (equivalent to 75%) for the year ended June 30, 2024.During the meeting, the Board also approved the Annual …
Read More »SNGPL clarifies news item
The recent claims regarding the closure of indigenous gas fields in favor of imported RLNG require clarification. The gas was closed in some part of December when Power was not off taking RLNG per its demand. All the gas producing fields are OPEN and producing gas per optimum production. Power …
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