PML-N to raise gas issue in parliament, SC

Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday revealed the gas load shedding issue in the Punjab, which had destroyed industries and created unbearable sufferings for domestic consumers, would be raised in the Parliament and the Supreme Court. Talking to reporters at the Punjab Assembly building, the provincial law minister said the apex court could revoke the decision of the government about load shedding. He said no injustice to the Punjab regarding gas load shedding would be accepted. He warned the discriminatory attitude of the rulers towards the Punjab would be dangerous for the federation.
Rana Sanaullah said the government was not serious in resolving the energy crisis which had resulted in the closure of industries and unemployment of workers.
He observed the government had spent Rs 100 billion on the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), but was not ready to release funds to WAPDA to overcome the power crisis. He also referred to the statement by Dr Samar Mubarakmand that if the government provided funds of Rs 1.5 billion, energy crisis could be resolved through coal gas. He regretted the government was not serious in overcoming the crisis. The provincial minister said if the government did not implement the NRO, the PML-N would exercise all options, including long march. He supported the statement of PML-N President Nawaz Sharif for the formation of military courts to ensure peace and stability in Karachi. He pointed out that these courts would be in line with the constitution. He added if the Supreme Court declared the military courts unconstitutional, the parliament could override the verdict.
He argued Nawaz Sharif spoke about military courts to end target killings and extortion in Karachi. He further contended when judges were threatened that their children would be kidnapped or killed if criminals were not granted bails, the option of military court was the only solution. He said if the army could be called to deal with any emergency like floods, there was no harm in the formation of military courts. He added as the civilian government had failed to maintain law and order, military courts could provide security to the people.