{"id":453247,"date":"2025-01-03T01:35:17","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T20:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=453247"},"modified":"2025-01-03T01:35:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T20:35:17","slug":"ptc-raises-concern-over-gas-price-hike-for-cpps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/ptc-raises-concern-over-gas-price-hike-for-cpps\/","title":{"rendered":"PTC raises concern over gas price hike for CPPs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nChairman Pakistan Textile Council Fawad Anwar issued a pressing appeal to the government to reconsider the anticipated increase in gas prices for captive power plants (CPPs) to over Rs. 4,000 per MMBtu, stated in a press release on Thursday.<br \/>\nThis proposed hike poses a significant threat to the textile and apparel sector, a cornerstone of Pakistan\u2019s economy.<br \/>\nAnwar shared that the textile sector, a cornerstone of Pakistan\u2019s economy, relies heavily on captive power plants for consistent and cost-effective energy supply. The proposed gas price increase would exacerbate production costs, undermining the industry\u2019s ability to compete in international markets.<br \/>\nAnwar emphasized, \u201cEscalating energy costs are already a major challenge for our industry. Further increases could lead to factory closures, job losses, and a significant decline in export revenues.\u201d.<br \/>\nThe Pakistan Textile Council (PTC) urges the government to reconsider the proposed gas price hike for CPPs.<br \/>\nAnwar stated, \u201cWe appeal to policymakers to engage in dialogue with industry stakeholders to find a balanced solution that safeguards both the economy and the livelihoods dependent on the textile sector.\u201d<br \/>\nThe PTC remains committed to working alongside the government to address these pressing challenges. It is imperative to implement policies that ensure the textile sector\u2019s sustainability and its pivotal role in driving Pakistan\u2019s economic development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD Chairman Pakistan Textile Council Fawad Anwar issued a pressing appeal to the government to reconsider the anticipated increase in gas prices for captive power plants (CPPs) to over Rs. 4,000 per MMBtu, stated in a press release on Thursday. 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