In this file photo, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin chairing a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee of the cabinet. PPI/File
ISLAMABAD: With the power sector emerging as the country’s biggest economic challenge, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet is set to take up today (Wednesday) at least four critical policy decisions including the payment of 40 per cent dues to the independent power producers (IPPs). The other items on agenda include arrangement of additional power from the national grid to K-electric, setting fresh principles for power sector subsidies and granting tax exemptions to Chinese contractors of hydropower plants in Azad Kashmir.
Planning Division seeks end to gas subsidy tribune.com.pk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from tribune.com.pk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
THIS is with reference to the editorial ‘Gas utilities’ reluctance’ (April 20). The Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) has already discussed gas transportation agreements (GTAs) with both the upcoming terminal operators, and regular inter-ministerial meetings are being held on a weekly basis.
In all related matters, the SNGPL is ensuring adherence to the Cabinet Committee on Energy’s decision. SNGPL has always remained committed to facilitating new LNG terminals and has already opened up its network to promote third-party access, and relevant information is regularly updated on the corporate website.
Spokesperson