ISLAMABAD: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has issued a final payment notice to Liberty Daharki Power Limited (LDPL), urging it to urgently clear outstanding dues of over Rs20 billion, warning that failure to do so could result in the suspension of gas supply.
In a notice addressed to LDPL’s chief executive officer, SNGPL’s General Manager (Recovery) referred to earlier correspondence dated November 18, 2025, concerning the settlement of dues in line with the agreed terms and conditions. The utility said it had observed that Liberty Power was not releasing funds in accordance with the agreed payment plan.
As of December 9, 2025, LDPL’s total outstanding dues stood at Rs20.029 billion, significantly exceeding the cash security deposit of Rs3.085 billion held by SNGPL.
According to the gas utility, the outstanding amount comprises gas arrears of Rs17.812 billion approved by management on June 23, 2025, less an upfront payment of Rs2.0 billion made prior to reconnection. This left a balance of Rs15.812 billion at the time gas supply was restored.
SNGPL further outlined the shortfall under the agreed payment plan, including five overdue instalments amounting to Rs5.0 billion, gas bills for June to October 2025 totalling Rs10.047 billion, and a net overdue shortfall of Rs7.297 billion after adjusting Rs7.75 billion received following reconnection. The dues also include a gas bill dated November 25, 2025, amounting to Rs1.92 billion, as well as the sixth instalment due on December 10, 2025.
Under Clause (d) of Article V of the gas supply agreement, LDPL is required to clear all invoiced amounts within 30 days of receipt. In the event of default, SNGPL is entitled to suspend gas supply after giving seven days’ written notice, in addition to exercising other contractual remedies.
In view of the continued non-payment, SNGPL has once again urged LDPL to immediately clear all outstanding dues, warning that failure to do so would compel the utility to exercise its contractual rights, potentially leading to the suspension of gas supply to the power plant without further notice.
Story by Mushtaq Ghumman
