PM Nawaz Sharif directs timely completion of LNG power projects

Lahore: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Tuesday directed the concerned quarters to ensure timely completion of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) power projects as per schedule.

He said that the Ministry of Petroleum and Ministry of Water and Power should work in close coordination to complete the projects.The Prime Minister was chairing a meeting on LNG issues at the PM House, said a press release issued here.

The Prime Minister was briefed about the status of LNG import and related power projects in Pakistan. He was told that with LNG, a total of 3,600 megawatts would be added by the summer 2017.

The Prime Minister directed that all activities should be conducted and executed in accordance with the relevant laws. He also showed confidence that the Government would address the issue of load-shedding.