Pakistan Activates Emergency Energy Plan as LNG Supply Disruption Raises Supply Concerns

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Islamabad: The Government of Pakistan has activated an emergency energy contingency plan after disruptions in liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies from Qatar amid the ongoing regional tensions involving Iran. The development has raised concerns about Pakistan’s energy security, particularly as the country currently maintains oil and gas reserves estimated to last around 25 days.Officials say the contingency plan is aimed at stabilizing fuel availability, managing gas consumption, and securing alternative supplies to prevent a major energy shortfall.As part of the immediate measures, authorities have decided to restore approximately 350 million…

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Pakistan Prepares Emergency Energy Plan Amid Looming Oil and Gas Supply Crisis

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Islamabad: The Government of Pakistan has drawn up an emergency energy management plan amid growing concerns over a potential shortage of oil and gas supplies, as regional geopolitical tensions threaten the country’s fuel imports and overall energy security.According to government sources, the situation has intensified after Qatar reportedly halted or disrupted LNG supplies to Pakistan due to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, raising fears of supply chain disruptions in the region. Pakistan currently maintains strategic reserves of oil and gas estimated to last around 25 days, prompting authorities to prepare…

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PPL launches new CSR schemes worth Rs. 521 million in Balochistan to uplift local communities

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KARACHI, March 5, 2026: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) marks the launch of new CSR schemes in Balochistan with a total allocation of approximately Rs. 521 million, including 64 new scholarships, skills development and employment scheme for 50 local youth and rehabilitation of 10 years old educational and healthcare facilities in District Dera Bugti besides a new separate gas supply pipeline laid in collaboration with SSGCL for far flung colonies within the free gas distribution system of Sui Town at a ceremony organized by the company in Sui, District Dera Bugti…

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Petrol pumps may shut within days as dealers warn of supply cuts

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LAHORE Leaders of the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) sounded the alarm on Thursday, alleging that petroleum companies have reduced supply and warned that petrol pumps may begin shutting down within the next few days if supply is not restored. Speaking at a press conference at the Lahore Press Club, the association’s Central Secretary General Chaudhry Irfan Elahi said the situation had become alarming due to declining fuel deliveries. “Diesel supply has dropped to just 20%,” he said, adding that petrol supplies had also been significantly reduced. Elahi also claimed…

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Pakistan, Netherlands Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Energy & Industrial Partnership

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Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, was called on by H.E. Mr. Robert Jan Siegert, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Pakistan, along with a delegation of Engro Vopak Terminal Limited (EVTL). Federal Minister warmly welcomed the Ambassador and the delegation and expressed high hopes for enhanced bilateral cooperation, particularly in the energy and industrial sectors. He reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to facilitating foreign investment by ensuring a stable, transparent, and business-friendly environment. Ambassador Siegert stated that the Netherlands highly values its partnership with Pakistan. He highlighted that Engro Vopak…

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