SNGPL Issues Final Notices to Defaulting Govt Departments Owing Over Rs. 3.71 Billion

Govt-run hospitals across the country are among the biggest defaulters, collectively owing Rs. 1.4125 billion.

By DTD- On May 29, 2025

Lahore — In a major push to recover long-pending dues, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has issued final reminder notices to several federal and provincial government departments, demanding immediate payment of outstanding gas bills totaling over Rs. 3.7136 billion. The utility has warned that failure to settle these dues may result in legal and administrative action.

According to SNGPL’s Media Affairs Department, these notices were served throughout April 2025 as a last warning before further action is taken.

Hospitals, Police, and Jails Among Top Defaulters

Government-run hospitals across the country are among the biggest defaulters, collectively owing Rs. 1.4125 billion. Punjab Government hospitals alone account for Rs. 1.1228 billion, while Federal and KPK hospitals owe Rs. 183.62 million and Rs. 106.08 million, respectively.

The police sector also has a major share in the dues, with unpaid bills totaling Rs. 499.7 million. Punjab Police leads the list with Rs. 295.04 million, followed by Federal Police (Rs. 141.5 million) and KPK Police (Rs. 63.13 million).

The prison sector owes a total of Rs. 607.5 million, with Punjab jails accounting for Rs. 569 million and KPK jails Rs. 38.58 million.

Federal Agencies and Institutions Also in Arrears

The Capital Development Authority (CDA), a major federal entity, has pending dues of Rs. 251.2 million, while the Public Works Department (PWD) across federal, Punjab, and KPK levels collectively owes Rs. 141.6 million.

Educational institutions under government control have also fallen behind on payments, owing Rs. 115.28 million in total.

Various other miscellaneous government entities owe another Rs. 685.8 million, with Rs. 410 million of this amount attributable to Punjab-based institutions.

Major Individual Defaulters

Several individual entities have particularly high outstanding balances:

Commandant Police, Training College Sihala, Islamabad: Rs. 146.37 million
General Hospital, Ferozepur Road, Lahore: Rs. 97.74 million
Punjab House, Sector F-5, Islamabad (XEN Office): Rs. 89.21 million
Surgical Tower, Mayo Hospital, Lahore: Rs. 85.7 million
Pak House, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad: Rs. 61.66 million
PIMS, G-8/3, Islamabad: Rs. 61.4 million
Central Jail, Gujranwala: Rs. 60.99 million

Numerous other jails, hospitals, police offices, and public sector offices across Punjab, KPK, and the federal government are named as defaulters, with amounts ranging from Rs. 5 million to over Rs. 50 million each.

SNGPL Urges Immediate Payment

SNGPL has reiterated its call for all defaulting departments to settle their dues without delay to avoid disconnection and further consequences. The company emphasized that gas supply is essential for hospitals, security forces, and public service institutions, but uninterrupted service can only be ensured if bills are paid on time.

The utility company has not ruled out taking legal action, including disconnections, if payments are not made promptly.