Key Takeaways
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered a strategy for gas load management during winter.
- Domestic consumers will be prioritized for local gas supply, while RLNG will be used for power generation and industries.
- A public awareness campaign will promote alternative energy sources and ensure uninterrupted gas imports.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the authorities to ensure the uninterrupted import of gas and implement a comprehensive strategy for winter gas load management during a high-level meeting on Tuesday.
The prime minister emphasized the need for a robust public awareness campaign to support the implementation of the gas load management strategy.
During the meeting, it was informed that domestic consumers would remain the top priority for local gas supply, while liquefied natural gas (RLNG) would be prioritized for power generation and industrial sectors.
To reduce pressure on domestic gas reserves, a public awareness campaign will be initiated to promote alternative energy sources at the household level.
Measures are being taken to ensure the uninterrupted supply from natural gas reserves located in the northern areas of the country.
The prime minister also directed that a proposal be considered to introduce bank financing for electricity-operated appliances used for water and space heating.
Separately, the prime minister directed that all ongoing projects of the National Highway Authority (NHA) be subjected to a third-party audit and asked for a strategy to build national highways, motorways, and expressways under the public-private partnership (PPP) mode.
The meeting reviewed the progress of ongoing development work on national highways, motorways, and expressways, with the NHA's revenue increasing from Rs 109 billion to Rs 130 billion in the last fiscal year and expected to reach Rs 160 billion during the current financial year.
The prime minister also expressed the importance of improved transport connectivity for the development and prosperity of the country, emphasizing the government's efforts to connect remote areas with the rest of the country.
