Meter Tampering, Gas Theft Main Reasons Behind Over Billing In Balochistan: Tarar

The Federal Law Minister says the losses in the Quetta region is around fifty-five percent and the government is working on this issue to facilitate consumers.

Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar highlighted that significant meter tampering and gas theft are the primary causes of inflated billing and additional service charges in Balochistan, particularly in Quetta, by the Sui Gas Company.

In response to a Calling Attention Notice brought forward by Haji Jamal Shah Kakar in the National Assembly, the Minister noted that losses in the Quetta region amount to approximately fifty-five percent. He assured that the government is actively addressing this issue to provide relief to consumers.

The Law Minister also presented the “Seed (Amendment) Ordinance, 2024” to the House.

In response to another Calling Attention Notice, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Azam Nazeer Tarar informed the House that the National Highway Authority has earmarked approximately 960 million rupees for the maintenance and repair of the Chakdara-Upper Dir road.

He mentioned that the maintenance work is expected to be finished by the end of the following month.

At the beginning of the session, the House observed a moment of silence and offered Fateha for the late former Member of the National Assembly, Afzal Hussain Tarar, who was also the father of MNA Saira Afzal Tarar.