SSGC approached SHC for resolving pending cases of gas shortage, gas theft and billing in the province.  The court directed the respondents to submit their replies till 15th January.

Asim Iqbal, advocate of the SSGC, informed the court that Sui gas is being stolen in several areas of the province. Due to the theft of gas and delay in bill payment by consumers, the province has faced gas shortage.

He said national exchequer has been affected of millions due to the gas theft.

The counsel said that as per law, session’s judge of the every district could proceed case against theft of gas and delay in bill payment.