Pakistan is preparing to sell excess LNG, imported from Qatargas and Eni, starting from January 1, 2026, after lower gas-burn for power generation created a surplus, petroleum minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said. The Government initially tried to divert imported LNG to domestic customers, but this move increased circular debt in the gas sector and caused loses of around Rs1,000 billion (US$3.55 million) since 2018-19.
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