'SNGPL ensuring optimum gas pressure in Sehri, Iftar times'

SARGODHA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 11th Mar, 2026) Regional Manager Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) Sargodha region Hussain Zafar said that in the month of Ramazan a comprehensive facilitation plan was ensured so that consumers could receive optimum gas pressure in Sehri and Iftar times.

Talking to APP on Wednesday, Hussain Zafar said that he issued clear instructions to all departmental officers to prioritize the resolution of consumer complaints, specifically emphasizing that there should be no disruptions in supply or pressure during the critical hours of Sehr and Iftar.

To back this commitment, a dedicated Situation Room was established to operate 24/7, allowing consumers to lodge complaints directly by calling 048-3221248, he said.

The Regional Manager said the complaints are monitored closely, with the Regional Manager’s office reviewing daily feedback to ensure every issue is addressed promptly. In addition to seasonal adjustments, he highlighted significant progress in regional infrastructure and service expansion.

He further said that following the directives of the Government of Pakistan, SNGPL has successfully provided over 3,100 new domestic gas connections across the Sargodha region.

To further improve system efficiency, the company is also accelerating work on the TBS Metering Project, which aims to significantly reduce technical losses and help identify unauthorized usage more effectively,the Regional Manager SNGPL said.

He said the SNGPL administration is also taking a firm stand against illegal activities and has made a public appeal to citizens to report gas theft by calling 1199 or 048-322440. He assured the public that the identity of any informant would remain strictly confidential.

In a move to deter theft, offenders would face immediate legal action, including the registration of non-bailable FIRs under Section 462, as part of a zero-tolerance policy toward the wastage and theft of national resources, he warned.