Quarterly Gas Pricing Bill Lands in Senate, Targets Circular Debt

The Ogra (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeks to enable quarterly gas price determination, factoring in Rupee-Dollar parity and imported gas costs. This move aims to signal accurate pricing, ensure financial stability in the gas sector, and reduce circular debt, which are critical for Pakistan's economic health. Separately, a proposal to shift Pakistan Petroleum Limited's (PPL) head office from Karachi to Islamabad has also sparked debate. While addressing structural economic issues, the immediate impact of this policy reform on gold or currency rates in Pakistan is expected to be gradual rather than a sharp, actionable movement for traders.

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