A vessel carrying 3,800 metric tons of LPG has arrived at Port Qasim for SSGC, but offloading has been delayed due to a technical fault.
The inner sources revealed that the unloading process could not begin after a system malfunction, forcing the ship to remain at the outer anchorage.
Meanwhile, authorities expect another LPG shipment from Iraq to arrive in Pakistan tomorrow. In a separate development, a coal-laden vessel carrying 52,000 metric tons has already docked at Port Qasim.
On the other hand, the government has stated that imports of petroleum products for March and April have been secured. It added that the country has sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel, and the oil supply chain remains fully stable.
A meeting of the Cabinet Committee, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, was held to review Pakistan’s energy supply situation and global market trends in light of the war in the Middle East.
The committee was informed that cooperation with friendly countries, including Saudi Arabia, is ongoing to ensure a steady oil supply.
Officials told the meeting that petrol and diesel stocks are satisfactory, the supply chain is operating smoothly, and imports for March and April have been secured. Refineries across the country are also continuing production as usual.
The briefing further noted that authorities are closely monitoring global oil prices and assessing the gap between international and domestic rates. Precautionary measures are being taken to prevent any disruption in energy supply, while coordination with friendly countries, including Saudi Arabia, continues.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring an uninterrupted supply of petrol at all costs, stating that energy security and market stability remain top priorities.
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