--- title: "Pakistan to present gas sector deregulation roadmap to PM" description: "Most outlets reported that a World Bank-supported gas sector deregulation roadmap is set to be presented to the Prime Minister for approval by the end of the month. The Nation provided additional context by mentioning the World Bank's involvement, while ARY News (English) focused solely on the finalization of the roadmap without specifying the timeline or the presenting body." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/1798-govt-plans-deregulation-unbundling-of-sui-companies site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan to present gas sector deregulation roadmap to PM business · latest filing 5 Aug 2026, 10:52 AM PKT · 4–5 Aug 2026 · 7 articles from 7 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 5 Aug 2026 — Pakistan to present gas sector deregulation roadmap to PM (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported that a World Bank-supported gas sector deregulation roadmap is set to be presented to the Prime Minister for approval by the end of the month. The Nation provided additional context by mentioning the World Bank's involvement, while ARY News (English) focused solely on the finalization of the roadmap without specifying the timeline or the presenting body. - **ARY News (English)** — [Pakistan finalises gas sector deregulation roadmap](https://arynews.tv/pakistan-finalises-gas-sector-deregulation-roadmap) · 5 Aug 2026, 10:52 AM PKT - **The Nation** — [WB-supported gas sector deregulation roadmap set to be presented to PM for approval](https://www.nation.com.pk/05-Aug-2026/wb-supported-gas-sector-deregulation-roadmap-set-presented-pm-approval) · 5 Aug 2026, 8:02 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD - A World Bank-supported gas sector deregulation roadmap is set to be presented to the Prime Minister for approval by end of month. ### 4 Aug 2026 — Pakistan government finalises gas sector deregulation plan with World Bank support (5 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the government has finalised a roadmap to deregulate the gas sector with technical support from the World Bank, aiming to create a competitive and financially sustainable energy market. While most led with the deregulation plan, a few also noted the restructuring and unbundling of Sui companies as part of the broader reform strategy. The framing of the reforms varied slightly, with some outlets focusing more on the restructuring of Sui companies and others on the deregulation and market reforms. - **Daily Times** — [Govt plans Sui companies restructuring reforms](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1533488/govt-plans-sui-companies-restructuring-reforms/) · 4 Aug 2026, 10:00 PM PKT > The federal government is preparing a plan to deregulate Pakistan’s gas sector and restructure Sui companies. The reforms aim to create a competitive market and improve financial sustainability. The Petroleum Division said the roadmap was reviewed by Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik and World Bank Country Director Bolormaa Amgaabazar. The plan proposes separating transmission, distribution,... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Pakistan finalises roadmap to deregulate gas sector with World Bank support](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330466489/pakistan-finalises-roadmap-to-deregulate-gas-sector-with-world-bank-support) · 4 Aug 2026, 9:06 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > The Petroleum Division has finalised a roadmap for deregulating Pakistan’s gas sector with technical assistance from the World Bank, aiming to create a more competitive, transparent and financially sustainable energy market. The roadmap was prepared during a meeting on gas sector reforms chaired by Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik and attended by the World Bank’s country director. According... - **Business Recorder** — [Govt plans deregulation, unbundling of Sui companies](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40433297/govt-plans-deregulation-unbundling-of-sui-companies) · 4 Aug 2026, 8:40 PM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > The government plans to deregulate Pakistan’s gas sector, restructure and unbundle the Sui companies, and gradually move towards a single market-clearing price under a reform roadmap being prepared with World Bank technical support, the ministry said in a press release. The roadmap, reviewed by Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and World Bank Country Director Bolormaa Amgaabazar ... - **24 News HD** — [Petroleum Division prepares gas sector deregulation roadmap](https://www.24newshd.tv/04-Aug-2026/petroleum-division-prepares-gas-sector-deregulation-roadmap) · 4 Aug 2026, 6:56 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > The Petroleum Division has prepared a roadmap for deregulating Pakistan’s gas sector with technical support from the World Bank, the government said on Tuesday. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan moves ahead with gas market deregulation plan, eyes PM approval this month](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2653370/pakistan) · 4 Aug 2026, 7:08 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will submit a roadmap to deregulate its natural gas sector to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif by the end of August, the Petroleum Division said on Tuesday, as the government moves ahead with plans to overhaul the country’s state-dominated gas market. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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