PM Imran takes notice of hike of gas bills, orders inquiry

Dunya News

The prime minister said that putting extra burden of gas prices on the masses was unjustified.

LAHORE (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday while taking notice of hike in gas bills, has directed Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Ghulam Sarwar Khan to conduct an inquiry into the matter.

He directed the minister for petroleum to conduct immediate inquiry into the overbilling.

The prime minister said that putting extra burden of gas prices on the masses was unjustified.

Earlier, Prime Minister Imran Khan held separate meetings with Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Usman Buzdar and Punjab Governor Chaudhry Sarwar in Lahore to analyse the Joint Investigation Team’s (JIT) proceedings in the Sahiwal tragedy, police reforms and other issues pertaining to politics and developments in Punjab. 

Reportedly, upon his arrival in the city, CM Buzdar received him at the CM Secretariat where he chaired a high-level meeting. Moreover, he has reviewed effective measures to improve governance in the province including police reforms.

Importantly, the PM has pledged for legislation regarding establishment of water authority for the supply of clean drinking water to the general public.