Karachi: Sindh Energy Minister Imtiaz Shaikh has said that the excessive increase in gas meter charging is worrisome and it has become very difficult for domestic consumers to pay the gas bill.
He said this in his letter to Federal Minister of State for Petroleum Mossadeq Malik. It will cause economic problems for the person.
Sindh Energy Minister Imtiaz Shaikh said that the actions of SSGCL will further worsen the living conditions of a large section of the society. The representation in CL is highlighted.
The Minister of Energy in his letter added that the lack of representation of Sindh in the federal regulatory bodies is unfortunate. The gas distribution of the province has to be done by the relevant company. went .
Imtiaz Sheikh said that Sindh is the largest producer of natural gas in Pakistan, which accounts for 63 percent of the country’s total production. Article 158 of the Constitution protects the inalienable right to use it due to Sindh’s gas production. Article 158 provides more ownership rights to Sindh than other provinces Non-implementation of Article 158 is causing a sense of deprivation in the province The letter requested that the federal government review the decision to increase the meter rent charges. .
The letter demanded that consultation with all stakeholders should be ensured for formulating the gas pricing mechanism in future so as to remove the fear of unfair pricing to alleviate public suffering.
