ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf said the government is taking all necessary measures to ensure uninterrupted gas supply to domestic consumers during winter besides provision of sufficient fuel to thermal electricity generation plants.
He was talking to Advisor on Petroleum Dr. Asim Hussain who called on him at Prime Minister House on Thursday.
The Prime Minister said due to the increasing demand of energy in the country, the government is embarked upon pursuing a policy of exploration of new reservoirs, conservation, development of alternate sources and import from energy rich neighbourly counties.
He said these initiatives would go a long way in ensuring energy security in the country essential for the overall progress and prosperity.
The Minister apprised the Prime Minister about the current situation of fuel in the country.
He also briefed the Prime Minister about the new exploration drive undertaken by the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) and other multinational companies.
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