–Report claims PM’s adviser, officials lobbying for ETK while AGP has put its weight behind TMKISLAMABAD: The Attorney General for Pakistan’s (AGP) office has reportedly rejected the Petroleum Ministry’s objection to the award of a contract to Russian company TMK for the North-South Gas Pipeline (NSGP) project. It may be noted here that the Petroleum Ministry had earlier withdrawn its first letter to the AGP within a week. The report claimed that this development had shocked the officials of the Petroleum Ministry who were allegedly seeking personal benefits from ETK. According to the report, Petroleum Adviser Nadeem Babar directed Online to contact the ministry’s spokesperson for official comment. However, the petroleum secretary in response to a text query sent by Pakistan Today, said that “We have as of yet not received the opinion of AGP office”.

Source: Pakistan Today March 03, 2020 19:07 UTC