Pakistan, Aug. 11 -- The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has rejected Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited's (SNGPL) Rs75 billion bills sent to industries. The FPCCI president urged the prime minister and relevant authorities to take immediate notice and warned of shutting down businesses if swift action is not taken.

During a press conference in Lahore, FPCCI Regional Chairman Zain Iftikhar stated that, according to law, bills that have already been paid cannot be charged again. He added that industries are already struggling, and this additional burden is nothing short of injustice.

FPCCI Vice President Zaki Ijaz recalled that they had previously fought and won a battle against the FBR's tax ordinance. H...