NewsApril 12 , 2017
Moratorium on gas connections lifted after Sindh govt protest
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet Wednesday lifted moratorium on gas connections after the Sindh government’s objection to provision of gas connections to the politicians belonging to the ruling PML-N.Chairing a meeting of the Federal Cabinet here at the PM Office, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif also approved the Hajj Policy 2017 and directed that maximum facilities be provided to the pilgrims.
The prime minister appreciated the efforts of the Ministry of Religious Affairs for making good arrangements for the Hujjaj last year. He, however directed to again work out the Hajj expenses and present revised rates in the next cabinet meeting.
The Cabinet lifted moratorium on new gas connections, following a green signal from the Cabinet Committee on Energy.
Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has objected to the policy of gas connections to the politically-selected areas in the Punjab. The CM wrote a letter last month to the prime minister in which he had said that the policy was a ‘source of discontent’ and ‘detrimental to national harmony’.
The Cabinet also approved execution of gas development schemes, initiated during the present government.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, while discussing problems related to housing sector, said in view of growing urbanization, the government would facilitate the low income groups in housing sector.
The prime minister said urbanization was increasing at a rapid pace due to development activities and there was a need to cater to the demands in housing sector.
Minister for Planning, Reform and Development Dr Ahsan Iqbal gave a detailed presentation on the subject and showed various housing models for low and middle income population groups.
The minister also apprised the premier about the issues related to housing sector including governance and finance, connectivity and planning, land and housing, resilience to natural disasters and effects of climate change.
It was agreed to constitute a Cabinet sub-committee comprising Minister Housing (chair), Minister Planning, Minister Railways, Minister SAFRON, Secretary to PM, Secretary Finance, representatives of State Bank and National Bank to work out detailed plan on housing within 10 days and present it in the next Cabinet Meeting.
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