The government of Pakistan has announced a plan to provide more than 116,000 new gas connections next fiscal year. Despite current gas shortages, officials aim to supply 115,530 new household connections, 550 commercial connections, and 350 industrial connections. This plan is part of efforts to improve energy access nationwide.
Most of the new connections—about 85,740—will be provided in Sindh and Balochistan, where gas demand is growing rapidly. Punjab, Islamabad, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are expected to receive 30,530 new connections. The government aims to balance supply between different regions.
Compared to this year’s revised target of just 20,061 new connections, the next year’s goal is much higher. The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) will add 30,530 connections, while the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) will provide 85,740 connections, showing a clear division of work between the two major gas distributors.
Last year’s initial target was to install 68,990 new gas connections, but it was lowered due to supply problems and financial constraints. Despite these challenges, the government is pushing forward with aggressive plans to expand gas access across the country.
While the plan aims to support energy availability and economic growth, experts warn that ongoing supply shortages and infrastructure issues may make it difficult to fully meet these targets. The government will need to focus on improving gas production and distribution to achieve success.