11th April, 2013
Dissidents likely to give tough time to PPP
The dissidents of PPP, have decided to give tough time to the ticket holders of the party during the upcoming elections.
6th February, 2013
Ogra disallows major hike in gas tariff
Ogra has rejected petroleum ministry’s demand to increase gas tariff by about Rs10 per unit and treat as sales the Rs11 billion theft, pilferage and non-recovery for un-metered supply.
19th January, 2013
SNGPL crowned inaugural President’s Trophy champions
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) became the deserving first champions of the newly-instituted President’s Trophy Grade-I National Cricket Championship when they defeated Habib Bank Limited (HBL) by 75 runs at the National Stadium here on Friday.
2nd December, 2012
Gas price hike recommended
Gas prices are set to increase for all categories with the advent of the new year as the Ogra has recommended a price hike of Rs31.12 per million British thermal unit.
16th November, 2012
Get off my back, Akmal tells critics
“Don’t try to ruin my career before it has taken off the ground.”
13th November, 2012
SSGC, SNGPL accounts not yet finalised
The two gas utilities informed the capital market regulators the SECP and the KSE that they could not finalise their annual accounts because of delays by the Ogra to determine their FRR.
13th August, 2012
Rs26bn saved as Ogra withdraws order
The de-notification of Ogra’s order will save about Rs26 billion to the public exchequer which was to be paid to Dewan Petroleum, but stopped by the courts.
24th July, 2012
Govt to allow LPG sale only to Sui companies
The government decided in principle to restrict all public sector exploration and development companies to sell liquefied petroleum gas only to Sui gas companies.
24th April, 2012
Govt opening up gas distribution system
The government is planning to allow private sector companies to operate in the sale of gas to high-end consumers, a senior government official told dawn.
10th March, 2012
SNGPL stopped from severing gas supply to CNG stations
LAHORE, March 9: The Lahore High Court restrained the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) on Friday from disconnecting gas supply connections of 22 CNG stations in Punjab
8th March, 2012
Gas woes may worsen in coming years: officials
ISLAMABAD, March 7: With gas supplies partially restored to four fertiliser plants on the SNGPL (Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited) system following recent rises in temperatures, policymakers are worried
21st January, 2012
Gas for industry from next week
LAHORE, Jan 20: Petroleum Minister Dr Asim Hussain has said the government is restoring the gas supplies to the entire industry in Punjab from Monday to protect jobs and exports.
14th January, 2012
Task force stresses on new gas supplies
LAHORE, Jan 13: The special task force on energy has underscored the urgent need for addressing the supply-side issues to remove growing gas shortages in Punjab.
12th January, 2012
SNGPL warned against delaying gas supply
PESHAWAR, Jan 11: The Peshawar High Court on Wednesday warned the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) not to further delay gas supply to the Regi Model Township (RMT) and said all relevant officials, including the petroleum and natural resources secretary, would face action in case of failure to take the desired action.
7th January, 2012
Punjab industry assured improved gas supplies
LAHORE, Jan 6: Petroleum Minister Dr Asim Hussain on Friday gave a commitment to the industry in Punjab that its suspended gas supplies would be restored for a minimum of two days a week from Monday.
3rd January, 2012
Gas utilities causing Rs300bn annual loss
ISLAMABAD, Jan 2: The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited are causing a cumulative annual loss of about Rs300 billion to national economy, almost six times the losses
2nd January, 2012
Mismanagement behind unequal distribution of gas
ISLAMABAD, Jan 1: Poor management, negligence and apathy on part of the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (SNGPL) have resulted in unfair and unequal distribution of gas amongst the domestic consumers
17th December, 2011
Weekly CNG holidays to continue
The federal government has decided to continue with its load management plan under which natural gas is not supplied to CNG dispensing stations in Sindh for two nights and one day every week and the industrial units for one day (Sunday).
16th December, 2011
SNGPL asked to provide gas pressure details
ISLAMABAD, Dec 15: Not ready to buy the reason given by the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (SNGPL) for the low gas pressure in the city, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday directed the company to submit
15th December, 2011
Four-day gas holiday irks industries
The SNGPL notification on suspension of gas supply for four days, from Dec 15 to Dec 18, has astonished entrepreneurs who were earlier assured of smooth supply of gas.