Govt of Pakistan ne Gas Meter Ban Lift kar diya – Complete Guide 2025

Last Update: September 2025

Govt of Pakistan ne finally new domestic gas connections ka ban lift kar diya hai. Ab log Punjab, Sindh, KP aur Balochistan mein RLNG based gas meters ke liye apply kar sakte hain. Ye step energy shortage ko cover karne ke liye liya gaya hai.

Background

2021 se naya gas meter lagwane pe ban tha kyun ke supply shortage aur pipeline issues the. Sirf purane customers ko indigenous gas mil rahi thi.

Main Points of New Policy

• Ban on new gas meters nationwide lift ho gaya.
• Sari new connections RLNG (Regasified LNG) pe hongi.
• Connection ka demand notice fee approx Rs 40,000 – 50,000 ho sakta hai.
• Bills OGRA ke RLNG notified tariff pe aayenge.
• Pending applicants apni application RLNG mein convert karwa sakte hain after paying updated security deposit.

Faisalabad aur SNGPL Areas ke liye

Faisalabad, Lahore, Multan aur baaki SNGPL regions mein jaldi hi application start hogi. Agar aapka area already pipeline se connected hai to process fast hoga, warna extension charges lag sakte hain.

New Gas Connection Apply karne ka Process

1. SNGPL Official Website ya nearest office visit karein.
2. Domestic Gas Connection Form download / fill karein.
3. CNIC copy, property papers aur address proof attach karein.
4. Demand notice fee (approx Rs 40-50k) pay karein.
5. Survey ke baad meter install hoga.

Estimated Costs

Item	Approx Cost (PKR)
Connection / Demand Notice	40,000 – 50,000
Monthly Bill (RLNG)	OGRA Notified Tariff
Pipeline Extension (if needed)	Depends on distance / area

Helpful Official Links

• SNGPL – Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd
• OGRA RLNG Notified Prices
• Petroleum Division – Government of Pakistan

FAQs

Q1: Faisalabad mein gas meter application kab start hogi?

A: Policy approve ho chuki hai, SNGPL jaldi hi application schedule announce karega. Pipeline available areas ko priority milegi.

Q2: New connection ka fee kitna hoga?

A: Media reports ke mutabiq demand notice approx Rs 40k – 50k hoga. Final amount SNGPL ke notification se confirm hoga.

Q3: RLNG bills zyada honge?

A: Haan, RLNG ka rate indigenous gas se high hai aur OGRA notified prices ke hisaab se bill banega.

Q4: Pending applications ka kya hoga?

A: Jo applications pehle se submit hain wo RLNG tariff par convert ho sakti hain after paying updated security.

Disclaimer: Ye information latest media reports aur OGRA/SNGPL notices par based hai. Final rules aur fee ke liye official SNGPL notifications zaroor check karein.