The federal government of Pakistan has ended the four-year freeze on new domestic Gas Relief Ban connections. Households now may apply for RLNG connections—30–35% cheaper than LPG—while the cabinet also declared climate and agricultural emergencies to address flooding fallout.
In a landmark decision on September 10, 2025, Pakistan’s federal cabinet, under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, officially lifted the ban on new domestic gas connections that had been in place since 2021 ARY NEWSDawnGeo.tv.
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik announced that both Sui Northern and Sui Southern gas companies are ready to resume processing pending applications—as soon as the official notification is released—and will be offering Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG)Gas Relief Ban connections to applicants DawnGeo.tvBusiness Recorder.
While RLNG remains pricier than traditional local gas, Gas Relief Ban it is still 30–35% more affordable than LPG, providing much-needed relief to households previously forced to rely on costly alternatives ARY NEWSGeo.tvBusiness Recorder.
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Also speaking at the press briefing, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry emphasized that this move fulfills a long-standing public demand and addresses significant household challenges posed by the previous suspension ARY NEWSDawn.
Beyond the energy sector, the cabinet took momentous decisions by declaring both a climate emergency and an agriculture emergency. These measures aim to mobilize national efforts—especially in coordination with provincial governments—to mitigate the devastating impact of recent floods ARY NEWSDawnBusiness Recorder.
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