Pakistan has secured its immediate energy supplies through November and is making arrangements for the winter months, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said during a policy discussion in Lahore on Saturday.
The minister made the remarks while addressing an event at Lahore University of Management Sciences organised by the American Business Forum.
He said the government had managed near-term energy supply challenges despite disruptions associated with the continuing conflict in the Middle East.
Aurangzeb’s comments reaffirmed the government’s position on energy availability as it prepares for seasonal demand. He did not announce a new liquefied natural gas agreement, identify additional suppliers or provide details of fresh cargo commitments during the address.
Pakistan relies on imported energy, leaving its supply arrangements exposed to changes in international shipping, prices and regional conditions.
The finance minister also discussed the government’s approach to subsidies, saying it had moved away from broad-based support towards targeted assistance.
He argued that universal subsidies impose substantial costs on public finances and that assistance should be directed towards households most in need.
Energy and gas supplies remained among the areas requiring continued attention, he said.
The statement offers an update on the government’s assessment of short-term energy availability rather than confirmation that all requirements for the coming winter have been finalised.
Arrangements beyond November remain part of the government’s ongoing preparations, according to the minister’s remarks.