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Pakistan Faces Airline and Gas Shortages Amid Security Concerns

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Pakistan's Minister for Defence Ch. Ahmad Mukhtar informed the National Assembly that several international airlines have suspended their operations due to security and commercial reasons. At the same time, the country is facing a gas shortage, with the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) infrastructure not available for import. The government is taking steps to manage the shortage, including fast-tracking LNG import projects and enhancing indigenous gas production.

Key Takeaways:

  • 6 international airlines, including British Airways, Air France, and Singapore Airlines, have suspended their operations in Pakistan due to security and commercial reasons.
  • 25 foreign international airlines have filed their landing schedules for destination in Pakistan during the summer 2011 season.
  • The Civil Aviation Authority has not suffered any losses due to the suspension of flights by the airlines mentioned above.
  • The government is taking steps to manage the gas shortage, including fast-tracking LNG import projects and enhancing indigenous gas production.
  • An agreement has been signed between Interstate Gas System Pvt. Limited and Natural Iranian Gas Company for the import of gas from Iran, with the first gas flow expected by the end of December 2014.
  • 495 accused have been arrested by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) from March 2006 to March 2011, out of which 198 have been convicted and 620 have been released on bail.

Statistics:

  • 6 international airlines have suspended their operations in Pakistan.
  • 25 foreign international airlines have filed their landing schedules for destination in Pakistan during the summer 2011 season.
  • 198 accused persons have been convicted by NAB from March 2006 to March 2011.
  • 620 accused persons have been released on bail by NAB from March 2006 to March 2011.
  • 495 accused have been arrested by NAB from March 2006 to March 2011.
  • The first gas flow from Iran is expected by the end of December 2014.

Sources:

  • THE NATION: Minister for Defence Ch. Ahmad Mukhtar informs the National Assembly.
  • THROUGH ASIA PULSE.

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