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Prior to this appointment, he served in senior leadership roles within OGRA\u2019s where he handled complex regulatory matters relating to gas transmission and distribution, tariff determinations, Unaccounted-for-Gas (UFG), consumer protection, and coordination with gas utilities and other stakeholders. His appointment is expected to further strengthen OGRA\u2019s regulatory oversight of the gas sector, particularly at a time when the industry faces challenges related to supply management, infrastructure efficiency, pricing transparency, and consumer confidence OGRA remains committed to ensuring transparent, fair, and effective regulation of Pakistan\u2019s oil and gas sector in the public interest, and looks forward to Mr. Iqbal\u2019s contribution in advancing these objectives. DNA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: Federal Government has appointed Mr. Shahzad Iqbal as Member (Gas) of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). 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