Pakistan, Oct. 8 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has officially removed the ban on domestic gas connections, marking a major relief for households across Pakistan. Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) Managing Director Aamir Tufail announced that this year's target of 300,000 new connections will be achieved successfully. From the next year onward, around 600,000 domestic consumers will receive gas connections annually, helping to meet growing household energy demands and reduce dependence on expensive alternatives.

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In a positive development, the government has also approved liquefied natural gas (LNG) connections for domestic use. Mr. Tufail explained that this...