Businessmen reject gas supply suspension
Cite mismanagement, incompetence as prime reasons behind the issue
ISLAMABAD:
A nationwide gas supply suspension is unacceptable as it will take a toll on the masses and industries while compressed natural gas (CNG) will be the most affected sector, said Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Nasir Hayat Maggo on Monday.
Speaking at a press conference, he said that the gas crisis was the outcome of mismanagement as gas supply was being suspended across the country from June 29, which was because of incompetence. “Sales tax on LNG import by the CNG sector has been increased by 12% while 5% customs duty has been imposed, which should be reversed or else this sector will crumble,” he warned.