Petroleum Division and all organizations working under its authority have stepped up to make significant contributions in their national duty towards Covid 19 relief endeavours.
Mr Sajid Qazi, Managing Director at Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation announced an important contribution of Rs.5 million to the PM's relief fund. The contribution includes two day salaries of all PMDC employees and a lump sum amount.
The Petroleum Division has been at the fore front in discharging this national duty with a national spirit. Earlier, SNGPL, Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited Co. had allocated Rs 38 million for relief activities across the country. The SNGPL Board had directed the company to deposit Rs19 million in Prime Minister's Relief Fund for Pandemic and committed Rs 19 million to NDMA for procurement of medical supplies.
SSGC has also announced Rs.30 million for Covid 19 relief efforts. Moreover, gas bills of next crucial months can be paid through three easy installments amid COVID-19 crisis.
OGDCL, Oil and Gas Development Company Limited has already deposited the amount of Rs 53 million in Prime Minister's Relief Fund for Pandemic COVID-19. OGDCL's hostel at I-9 is also at the disposal of the District Administrarion, Islamabad and is currently being utilised as an isolation/ quarantine facility for Covid 19 patients in the capital. OGDCL has also announced provision of medicines, 50 PPE kits for medical staff, food items and donated a well equipped ambulance for quarantine requirements.
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has released a handout of Rs10 million for four districts of Sindh with spirit of cash-support for procurement of necessary equipment in the province against COVID-19 pandemic.
Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has also extended support of Rs 50 million in Prime Minister's Relief Fund for Pandemic COVID-19.
Both Gas utilities, SNGPL and SSGCL has undertaken immediate measures to facilitate the people during the Covid-19 Pandemic. SNGPL Bill App, recently launched by company, help the public to view their gas bills and pay the same through the mobile application. Same mobile App will be made available by SSGC.
Petroleum Division has directed all its companies particularly the two gas utilities to work round the clock to facilitate public through dedicated teams to ensure supply and availability of gas in the country.
