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# AG

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- [Associated Group](https://ag.com.pk/) - AG - Changing Lives, Shaping Futures.
- [Press Room](https://ag.com.pk/press-room/) - July 8, 2026 Iqbal Z. Ahmed to Address 2026 Strategic Conference Conference to take place on sidelines of Gastech exhibition, gathering experts of natural gas, LNG, low carbon solutions, electrification and A.I. Read more. July 3, 2026 Senate Standing Committee Visits PGPC LNG Terminal Official on-site visit included comprehensive site inspection, briefings on operational status,
- [Iqbal Z. Ahmed to Address 2026 Strategic Conference](https://ag.com.pk/iqbal-z-ahmed-to-address-2026-strategic-conference/) - Pakistan GasPort Chairman Iqbal Z. Ahmed will speak at the Strategic Conference as part of this year’s Gastech Exhibition and Conference. In a statement, Gastech has announced that the 2026 Strategic Conference will provide a critical platform for advancing the global energy agenda as rising energy demand, accelerating electrification and energy security concerns reshape markets
- [Court Suspends PPIB Action against Star Power](https://ag.com.pk/press-room/court-suspends-ppib-action-against-star-power/) - April 11, 2014 The Sindh High Court on Friday suspended the Private Power and Infrastructure Board’s termination letter to Star Power. Star Power is developing a 134-megawatt, gas-fired Independent Power Project in Daharki, Sindh, in collaboration with the Sindh government through a transparent public-private partnership model. Star Power, through its counsel Farooq Naek, filed a
- [Senate Standing Committee Visits PGPC LNG Terminal](https://ag.com.pk/senate-standing-committee-visits-pgpc-lng-terminal/) - The Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum conducted an official, on-site visit to the Pakistan GasPort Consortium Limited (PGPC) LNG terminal at Port Qasim on June 29, 2026. The official visit was scheduled to execute a comprehensive site inspection and receive detailed briefings on several key points. Operational Status: A thorough assessment of the terminal’s capacity,
- [Foundation](https://ag.com.pk/foundation/) - The Zohra and Z. Z. Ahmed Foundation, incorporated in 2008, is AG’s philanthropic arm. Named after AG cofounder Z. Z. Ahmed (1910-1989), former deputy inspector general of police, and his wife, Zohra (d. 1979), who was awarded a medal for her contributions to Pakistan’s social sector on June 2, 1953, in commemoration of Queen Elizabeth
- [PGPC Receives LNG from Qatar](https://ag.com.pk/pgpc-receives-lng-from-qatar/) - LNGC MRAIKH, loaded at Ras Laffan, Qatar transferred 170,000 m³ of LNG to BW Integrity on Monday morning, June 22, at Pakistan GasPort’s LNG regasification and storage terminal at Port Qasim. With this call, MRAIKH becomes the 369th LNG carrier to have berthed at our terminal since January 2018. This marked the seventh LNG cargo
- [Iqbal Z. Ahmed Urges Petroleum Division to Address LPG Price Distortions](https://ag.com.pk/iqbal-z-ahmed-urges-petroleum-division-to-address-lpg-price-distortions/) - Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJVL) Chairman and CEO Iqbal Z. Ahmed has urged the Petroleum Ministry to urgently address a longstanding distortion in the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market, noting current regulations force imported LPG to be sold at prices that do not reflect its actual cost. In a letter to Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz
- [Iqbal Z. Ahmed Credits SIFC Support for JJVL Plant Revival](https://ag.com.pk/iqbal-z-ahmed-credits-sifc-support-for-jjvl-plant-revival/) - Associated Group Chairman Iqbal Z. Ahmed has acknowledged the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)’s role in reviving the Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJVL) gas processing plant, valued at more than $250 million. “SIFC helped us revive this project, which had remained closed for five years,” he told the Business Recorder. “Without the council’s support and
- [PGPC Extends Support to Government](https://ag.com.pk/pgpc-extends-commercial-support-to-government/) - Pakistan GasPort Consortium Limited (PGPC) has agreed to extend commercial support to the Government of Pakistan in view of the recent, brief disruption in LNG movement in the region. “PGPC has made this accommodation in the larger national interest in response to the Government’s request,” said a spokesman for the company. “This cooperative measure is
- [‘We Do Not Know When the Next Cargo Will Come In’](https://ag.com.pk/we-do-not-know-when-the-next-cargo-will-come-in/) - PGPC chairman warns of a ‘very difficult’ year ahead, followed by 2-3 ‘difficult’ years amid supply disruptions caused by Middle East conflict
- [Chairman's Message: Securing Pakistan’s Energy Future](https://ag.com.pk/chairmans-message/) - Since our founding in 1965, Associated Group (AG) has remained steadfast in its mission to power Pakistan’s growth by turning energy challenges into sustainable opportunities. Today, as we navigate a complex global energy landscape, our commitment to providing affordable and reliable fuel remains the cornerstone of our operations. Our Pakistan GasPort Consortium Limited (PGPC) terminal
- [Mr. Iqbal Z. Ahmed Warns of Looming Gas Shortage](https://ag.com.pk/mr-iqbal-z-ahmed-warns-of-looming-gas-shortage/) - Pakistan GasPort Chairman Iqbal Z. Ahmed on Friday warned that if LNG deliveries do not resume soon, the country’s floating LNG storage units will run out of gas by the end of this week. The ongoing Iran war, and Tehran’s closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, has disrupted fuel supplies globally. QatarEnergy,
- [JJVL](https://ag.com.pk/jjvl/) - Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited is Pakistan’s largest private-sector gas processor. Incorporated and existing under the laws of Pakistan, JJVL is an unlisted public limited company with its headquarters in Lahore and its gas-processing facilities at Jamshoro, Sindh. Its state-of-the-art 200mmscfd LPG extraction plant was commissioned in March 2005 and its 125mmscfd plant in October 2014.
- [Pakistan GasPort](https://ag.com.pk/pakistan-gasport/) - From a detailed overview of Pakistan GasPort Consortium Limited (PGPC), its operations and future plans, please click here. Pakistan GasPort Consortium Limited (PGPC)—the wholly owned subsidiary of Pakistan GasPort Limited (PGPL)—owns and operates the 750mmscfd LNG import terminal at Mazhar Point, Port Qasim, Karachi. This landmark infrastructure project represents an investment of about half a
- [PGPC among Finalists at 2025 Platts Global Energy Awards](https://ag.com.pk/pgpc-among-finalists-at-2025-platts-global-energy-awards/) - The 2025 Platts Global Energy Awards have named the Pakistan GasPort Consortium (PGPC) as a finalist in the category of Excellence in Energy (LNG), recognizing the company’s innovation and exemplary performance in the energy sector. The Platts Global Energy Awards—dubbed the “Oscars” of energy—recognize corporate and individual innovation, leadership, and exemplary performance in 21 categories
- [JJVL Plant Set to Resume Operations](https://ag.com.pk/jjvl-plant-set-to-resume-operations/) - Senior journalist Syed Khalid Mustafa has reported on the Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL)’s Board of Directors approving an agreement with Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJVL), paving the way for the LPG and NGL extraction plant to provide locally produced fuel to domestic consumers. Speaking with Sohail Iqbal Bhatti, the senior journalist has noted
- [Mr. Iqbal Z. Ahmed Offers Solutions to Pakistan’s Energy Crisis](https://ag.com.pk/mr-iqbal-z-ahmed-offers-solutions-to-pakistans-energy-crisis/) - Associated Group (AG) Chairman and CEO Mr. Iqbal Z. Ahmed has proposed an innovative means to reduce gas theft and transmission losses in Balochistan: offering deserving citizens free LNG. In an interview with Kanwal Cheema for My Impact Meter, Mr. Ahmed noted a persistent concern among government circles about recoveries, particularly in Balochistan, where every
- [JJVL Set to Restart Operations after Five Years](https://ag.com.pk/jjvl-set-to-restart-operations-after-five-years/) - The $250 million Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJVL) LPG and NGL extraction plant at Deh Shah Bukhari is set to resume operations after five years of closure, marking a significant milestone for Pakistan’s domestic energy supply chain. Reporting on the development, Profit Magazine has noted the political turbulence and regulatory disputes that led to the
- [Razi Ahmed Awarded France’s Highest Cultural Distinction](https://ag.com.pk/razi-ahmed-awarded-frances-highest-cultural-distinction/) - Lahore Literary Festival (LLF) founder Mr. Razi Ahmed on Wednesday received the prestigious title of Chevalier de l’ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters), one of the most distinguished honors of the French Republic, from the French Ministry of Culture. The honor was formally conferred upon Mr. Ahmed,
- [Iqbal Z. Ahmed speaks at the Gastech summit in Dubai, 2021](https://ag.com.pk/iqbal-z-ahmed-speaks-at-the-gastech-summit-in-dubai-2021/) - Pakistan GasPort Consortium Limited (PGPC) Chairman Iqbal Z. Ahmed has emphasized the growth potential of the LNG market in Pakistan, but stressed the need to ensure prices are at a level affordable for emerging countries. Appearing at the GasTech Dubai 2012 convention, the world’s largest exhibition and conference for the gas, LNG, hydrogen, and energy
- [Lub Gas](https://ag.com.pk/lub-gas/) - Lub Gas, founded in 1989, is Pakistan’s leading LPG marketing company with nationwide distribution and sales operations. The most reliable provider of affordable LPG in the country, Lub Gas product is available to households, industries and small businesses, motorists, and communities reliant on synthetic natural gas directly and through its extensive network of distributors. Lub
- [SSGC Board Approves Resumption of JJVL Operations](https://ag.com.pk/ssgc-board-approves-resumption-of-jjvl-operations/) - The Board of Directors of the Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) has approved the resumption of operations at the Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJVL) LPG plant, in a move anticipated to ease supply constraints in the LPG market and reduce reliance on costly imports. Facilitated by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), the SSGC
- [Iqbal Z. Ahmed](https://ag.com.pk/iqbal-z-ahmed/) - Chairman and CEO of the Associated Group, Iqbal Z. Ahmed has played a pivotal role in shaping Pakistan's energy sector over his 60-year career.
- [Iqbal Z. Ahmed Addresses LLF Opening Ceremony](https://ag.com.pk/iqbal-z-ahmed-addresses-llf-opening-ceremony/) - LLF Chairman Iqbal Z. Ahmed announces French honor for LLF Founder and CEO Razi Ahmed at the 13th edition of the Lahore Literary Festival
- [Detailed Overview of PGPC](https://ag.com.pk/detailed-overview-of-pgpc/) - PGP Consortium Limited (PGPC) is a significant player in Pakistan's energy sector, primarily involved in the import, storage, and regasification of liquefied natural gas (LNG). As a cornerstone of the country's energy sector, it contributes to Pakistan's economic growth and energy security through its innovative and efficient LNG infrastructure projects. Below is a detailed overview
- [France Confers Honor Upon Razi Ahmed](https://ag.com.pk/france-confers-honor-upon-razi-ahmed/) - Mr. Razi Ahmed, the founder and President of the Lahore Literary Festival and Director Associated Group, has been awarded the Chevalier de l’ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) in recognition of his exceptional talent and contributions to the field of culture. The prestigious honor, conferred upon Mr.
- [Razi Ahmed](https://ag.com.pk/razi-ahmed/) - Director Mr. Ahmed is a ICMA (Institute of Cost and Management Accountants) Pakistan-certified director and is serving as the operations head of the LPG portfolio of the group. Mr. Ahmed has a degree in political science and economics from the University of Chicago and a master’s degree in international energy and policy from Columbia University.
- [Mitsui & Co. Delegation Visits BW Integrity](https://ag.com.pk/mitsui-co-delegation-visits-bw-integrity/) - A two-member team representing Japan-based Mitsui & Co. Ltd. visited the BW Integrity on September 3, 2024. So Sato, Deputy General Manager, LNG Project Department, Mitsui & Co was accompanied by Saho Holi, Business Development Manager, LNG Carrier Project Dept, Mitsui Co. during the visit. BW Integrity is the FSRU for Pakistan GasPort Limited. It
- [AG Meets XPE](https://ag.com.pk/ag-meets-xpe/) - Pakistan GasPort Chairman Iqbal Z. Ahmed meets with Zhang Shuhua, a representative of the Xinjiang Petroleum Engineering Company Limited (XPE), in Dubai. XPE is part of a consortium, with CCCC Third Harbor Engineering Company Limited (THEC), and CCCC Third Harbor Consultants Company Limited (THCC) that has provided engineering, procurement, supply, dredging and construction services for
- [Iqbal Z. Ahmed Urges Government to Allow Private Sector to Import LNG](https://ag.com.pk/iqbal-z-ahmed-urges-government-to-allow-private-sector-to-import-lng/) - Pakistan GasPort Chairman Iqbal Z. Ahmed last week urged the government to allow the private sector to import LNG, noting global prices are on the decline but Pakistan is unable to secure any benefit from the situation. Attending the first meeting of a high-level committee formed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to facilitate new investments
- [Management](https://ag.com.pk/management/)
- [Iqbal Z. Ahmed Addresses OGRA Seminar](https://ag.com.pk/iqbal-z-ahmed-addresses-ogra-seminar/)
- [NAB Admits Mistake in Arresting Iqbal Z. Ahmed](https://ag.com.pk/nab-admits-mistake-in-arresting-iqbal-z-ahmed/) - In 1999, following the upheaval of a military coup, witch hunting started against senior businessmen, bureaucrats and politicians. Without any notice, inquiry or investigation Mr. Iqbal Z. Ahmed was among those businessmen who were arrested. He was released 42 days later with a statement from NAB that “no evidence had been found against him.” This
- [Iqbal Z. Ahmed Attends Oil & Gas Conference Pakistan 2024 on May 29](https://ag.com.pk/iqbal-z-ahmed-to-attend-oil-gas-conference-pakistan-2024-on-may-29/) - Pakistan GasPort Chairman Iqbal Z. Ahmed attended the Oil and Gas Conference Pakistan (OGCP-2024) in Islamabad on May 29 (Wednesday), showcasing Pakistan’s potential in the energy sector, especially its advancements in domestic production, exploration, and sustainable practices. Organized by Energy Update in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) and the Oil and Gas
- [Iqbal Z. Ahmed Urges OGRA to Allow Private Sector to Import Cheap LNG](https://ag.com.pk/iqbal-z-ahmed-urges-ogra-to-allow-private-sector-to-import-cheap-lng/) - Pakistan GasPort Limited (PGPCL) Founder and Chairman Iqbal Z. Ahmed on June 6, 2024 addressed a seminar, Unlocking the Potential; Navigating the Future of LNG in Pakistan, and called for the private sector to be allowed to import cheap LNG to facilitate end consumers. Organized by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), the seminar
- [Iqbal Z. Ahmed Addresses Seminar on Future of LNG in Pakistan](https://ag.com.pk/iqbal-z-ahmed-addresses-seminar-on-future-of-lng-in-pakistan/) - AG Chairman Mr. Iqbal Z. Ahmed addresses the Unlocking the Potential: Navigating the Future of LNG in Pakistan seminar in Islamabad on June 6, 2024. Organized by the Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), the seminar was aimed at discussing the LNG sector and highlighting its role in helping Pakistan achieve energy security.
- [Rizwan Fareed](https://ag.com.pk/rizwan-fareed/) - Director Mr. Fareed has over 15 years of management experience. He is currently a board member at the Punjab Small Industries Corporation. Mr. Fareed has a degree in Commerce from the University of Punjab.
- [Sadia Ahmed](https://ag.com.pk/sadia-ahmed/) - Director As chairperson of the Zohra and Z. Z. Ahmed Foundation, and director of Pakistan GasPort Limited, Ms. Ahmed leads AG’s philanthropic and corporate-social-responsibility initiatives. Ms. Ahmed has served as the project coordinator for the Women’s Empowerment and Leadership Development for Democratization program at Shirkat Gah, a nongovernmental organization. She has a degree in Economics from
- [Fasih Ahmed](https://ag.com.pk/fasih-ahmed/) - Director Mr. Ahmed is the CEO of PGP Consortium Limited, Pakistan’s largest LNG import terminal, and a director of the group companies with extensive experience in sales and marketing, and negotiation of contracts. He founded and was editor of the country’s largest newsmagazine, Newsweek Pakistan, published under license from Newsweek LLC. Ahmed was also editor of Newsweek’s
- [AEDL](https://ag.com.pk/aedl/) - AG Architectural Engineering and Design is a boutique firm specializing in high-quality design and construction innovations. AEDL's dedicated team of architects, engineers, surveyors, and contractors has successfully implemented commercial and residential projects in Lahore, Karachi, and Hyderabad on time and on budget, including an extension to the Associated Group offices in Lahore. Headed by Attiq
- [Attiq Ahmed](https://ag.com.pk/attiq-ahmed/) - Director Based in Lahore, architect and urban designer Attiq Ahmed is a director in PGPL, and a Principal at AEDL, a multi-disciplinary design practice. Mr. Ahmed is the Founding Director of the Office for Conservation and Community Outreach (OCCO), an urban design think-tank working on spatial analysis, conservation and improvement of physical and social environments
- [Asim Iftikhar](https://ag.com.pk/asim-iftikhar/) - Chief Financial Officer Mr. Asim Iftikhar is a highly respected Chartered Accountant with over 40 years of experience in Assurance and Advisory Services across both public and private sectors. Mr. Iftikhar co-founded and served as a former Senior Partner at Grant Thornton Pakistan before joining Associated Group in 2012. Currently, he holds board positions at Pakistan GasPort
- [Qazi Humayun Fareed](https://ag.com.pk/qazi-humayun-fareed/) - Vice Chairman Currently serving as the honorary consul for Bangladesh in Lahore, Mr. Fareed had previously represented Sri Lanka. He is also a board member of the Government College University and the Lahore General Hospital, having previously served on the boards of the Punjab Local Government Commission and the University of Punjab. Mr. Fareed has
- [Pakistan LNG Withdraws Termination Notice to PGPC](https://ag.com.pk/pakistan-lng-withdraws-termination-notice-to-pgpc/) - After losing a case in the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) has withdrawn a termination notice for the operation and services agreement (OSA) with Pakistan GasPort Consortium (PGPC), which owns and operates LNG Terminal-2 at Port Qasim. According to a report published in The News, an arbitral tribunal appointed on
- [PGPC LNG Terminal Saves 307,857 MMBTU of Gas in 2023](https://ag.com.pk/pgpc-lng-terminal-saves-307857-mmbtu-of-gas-in-2023/) - The Retainage Audit Report for the PGPC LNG Import Terminal at Port Qasim, Karachi for the period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 has found that in the past year the PGPC Terminal saved 307,857 MMBTU of gas over the allowed retainage benchmark. This highlights the efficiency of the operations of the Terminal and
- [SIFC Visits PGPC LNG Terminal](https://ag.com.pk/sifc-visits-pgpc-lng-terminal/) - A senior representative from the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) visited the Pakistan GasPort Consortium Limited (PGPC) LNG import terminal at Port Qasim, Karachi, on May 10. The SIFC representative was given a briefing on the terminal, its operational and safety standards, and on the roles of all technical partners involved this landmark $500m project,
- [PGPC Seeks Pakistan’s First Spot LNG Cargo in Over a Year](https://ag.com.pk/pgpc-seeks-pakistans-first-spot-lng-cargo-in-over-a-year/) - Pakistan Gasport is looking to buy a spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo for delivery in November, Chairman Iqbal Z. Ahmed told the Reuters news agency; the first spot LNG deal for Pakistan since June 2022. A surge in prices after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine left Pakistan—amidst an economic crisis—struggling to purchase LNG, despite the
- [PGPC Seeks LNG Purchase Agreement](https://ag.com.pk/pgpc-seeks-lng-purchase-agreement/) - Pakistan GasPort, which owns and operates the 750mmscfd LNG import terminal at Mazhar Point, Port Qasim, Karachi, is in discussions with suppliers to purchase the fuel as industries in Pakistan seek to find cheaper sources. According to a report published in Bloomberg, GasPort seeks to buy one LNG cargo per month for up to five
- [Newsweek Pakistan](https://ag.com.pk/newsweek-pakistan/) - AG launched its first media enterprise, Newsweek Pakistan, in August 2010. The country’s No. 1 weekly newsmagazine is produced by AG Publications under license from The Newsweek/Daily Beast Company, LLC, and is edited by Fasih Ahmed, who has written for The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek International, and who was the inaugural Daniel Pearl fellow. The
- [Mehran LPG](https://ag.com.pk/mehran-lpg/) - Founded in 1997, Mehran LPG is one of Pakistan’s premier LPG marketing companies licensed by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority to undertake the storage, bottling, and distribution of environment-friendly liquefied petroleum gas. Mehran LPG has a dedicated, nationwide network of 142 distributors in the Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan-administered Kashmir, the federally-administered tribal areas,
- [PGPC Emergency Response Plan](https://ag.com.pk/pakistan-gasport/pgpc-emergency-response-plan/) - In pursuance of relevant legal provisions, PGPC strictly adheres to safe operations at its LNG Terminal to avoid any untoward incidents that may cause loss to property and life of individuals. In this regard, PGPC conducts mock drills, maintains safety equipment and has devised an Emergency Response Plan to prepare for any eventuality. Terminal -
- [Mehran LPG Firefighting Drills and Emergency Response Plan](https://ag.com.pk/mehran-lpg/mehran-lpg-firefighting-drills-and-emergency-response-plan/) - In pursuance of relevant provisions of the OGRA Ordinance, 2022; LPG (Production and Distribution) Rules, 2001; and LPG Marketing License, Mehran LPG strictly adheres to safe operations at its LPG Plants/Installations to avoid any untoward incidents that may cause loss to property and life of individuals.
- [Iqbal Z. Ahmed Calls for Deregulation of LPG Sector](https://ag.com.pk/press-room/iqbal-z-ahmed-calls-for-deregulation-of-lpg-sector/) - Iqbal Z. Ahmed, the chairman of Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJVL), has proposed deregulating the base-stock price of local Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) or imported LPG in the proposed LPG Policy being formulated by the government, allowing market forces to determine pricing. According to a report published by the Express Tribune, JJVL has advocated for
- [Objections to AG Chairman Iqbal Z. Ahmed's Arrest on Technicality](https://ag.com.pk/press-room/objections-to-ag-chairman-iqbal-z-ahmeds-arrest-on-technicality/) - Iqbal Z. Ahmed and five others were detained on Nov. 11 from within the courtroom of the Accountability Court in Hyderabad, where they had gone to attend a hearing of a completely false case against them. The Sindh High Court (SHC) had earlier granted bails to all detainees, wherein it was prima facie observed that
- [Lub Gas Firefighting Drills and Emergency Response Plan](https://ag.com.pk/lub-gas/lub-gas-firefighting-drills-and-emergency-response-plan/) - In pursuance of relevant provisions of the OGRA Ordinance, 2022; LPG (Production and Distribution) Rules, 2001; and LPG Marketing License, Lub Gas strictly adheres to safe operations at its LPG Plants/Installations to avoid any untoward incidents that may cause loss to property and life of individuals.
- [Star Power](https://ag.com.pk/star-power/) - AG’s Star Power Generation Limited is developing a 133.5-megawatt gas-fired power plant in Daharki, Sindh. The combined-cycle project will have a net output, at mean site conditions, of 124.5 megawatts. Since issuance of initial permissions in 2004, Star Power has achieved the following milestones: Power Generation License No. IGSPL/02/2005 issued, June 2005. Agreement signed with
- [Privacy Policy](https://ag.com.pk/privacy-policy/) - AG recognizes the importance of protecting the privacy of your personally-identifiable information. This policy applies only to any information that may be collected by AG through this Web site (the “Service”) as specified below and neither governs nor applies to information collected or used by AG through other means. We may collect any information that
- [Promise in Pakistan](https://ag.com.pk/press-room/promise-in-pakistan/) - By Ron Moreau, Newsweek International, March 26, 2006. In the late 1990s Lahore-based businessman Iqbal Z. Ahmed was depressed. Pakistan was isolated internationally and in the grip of a deep recession, and his modest, liquefied-petroleum-gas operation didn’t seem to be going anywhere. “I used to get up and say, ‘what the hell, it’s another day,’” he
- [Power for Pakistan](https://ag.com.pk/press-room/power-for-pakistan/) - By Megha Bahree, Forbes, July 13, 2009. One big contributor to the chaos in Pakistan is power outages. They can last for 14 hours. They crimp an already troubled economy, playing into the hands of the Taliban and Al Qaeda. As recently as May citizens of the financial and port city of Karachi thronged the streets
- [Fixing Pakistan’s Tanking Economy](https://ag.com.pk/press-room/fixing-pakistans-tanking-economy/) - By David Walters, AfPak Channel, April 19, 2012. Pakistan warrants concern, and not just because it is sitting on the fifth largest nuclear arsenal in the world. The country is in the throes of a destabilizing and dangerous energy crisis. It faces gas shortages, and electricity outages of up to 20 hours a day. As
- [No Power or Power Now?](https://ag.com.pk/press-room/no-power-or-power-now/) - By Fasih Ahmed, Daily Times, Aug. 7, 2009. Not that any confirmation was required, but footage of self-defeating acts of violence—mobs burning trains and destroying offices and equipment of state-owned power producers, opposition politicians with high-wattage smirks foolhardily leading protests against the lack of electricity and higher utility bills—confirms the fact that nationwide blackouts and power
- [Pakistan’s Potential](https://ag.com.pk/press-room/pakistans-potential/) - July-September 2009. Iqbal Z. Ahmed has been featured in Newsweek as one of Pakistan’s top entrepreneurs. He holds a master’s degree in economics from the University of the Punjab and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Government College University, Lahore. He is the founder and chairman of AG, one of Pakistan’s premier business houses in
- [Pakistan’s Business Ambassadors](https://ag.com.pk/press-room/pakistans-business-ambassadors/) - U.S. Embassy press release, April 16, 2009. A high-powered delegation of Pakistani entrepreneurs will visit New York and Washington, D.C., from April 22-24, 2009. In New York the delegation will be hosted by the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) and in Washington, the group will meet with officials from the U.S. Department of Commerce,
- [LCCI’s President of Pakistan Trophy](https://ag.com.pk/press-room/lccis-president-of-pakistan-trophy/) - By Muhammad Saleem, Business Recorder, Sept. 15, 2012. The energy crisis is the mother of all problems in Pakistan, President Asif Ali Zardari said at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 8th Achievement Awards ceremony, which was held on Friday at the Governor House. The president said his party’s government is committed to overcoming
- [JJVL Nominated for Platts Global Energy Awards](https://ag.com.pk/press-room/jjvl-nominated-for-platts-awards/) - AG’s flagship company, JJVL, is a finalist in two categories at the 2012 Platts Global Energy Awards. JJVL, Pakistan’s premier producer of liquefied petroleum gas, is nominated in the Commodity Excellence and Industry Leadership categories. JJVL is proud to once again be representing Pakistan at the international awards. Its operational and technical excellence and consumer
- [Forbes Global CEO Summit 2010](https://ag.com.pk/press-room/forbes-global-ceo-summit/) - AG Chairman Iqbal Z. Ahmed was invited to speak at the Forbes Global CEO Conference 2010, “Full Sail Ahead,” held in Sydney, Sept. 28-29, 2010. The conference focused on how business leaders are determined to go “Full Sail Ahead” in their search for new growth opportunities in volatile times. Panelists examined how CEOs are thriving
- [Oklahoma Honors AG Chairman](https://ag.com.pk/press-room/oklahoma-honors-ag-chairman/) - Oklahoma has honored AG Chairman Iqbal Z. Ahmed by declaring April 21, 2009, as “Iqbal Z. Ahmed Day.” The honor was bestowed, according to the proclamation issued by Gov. Brad Henry, for “Mr. Ahmed’s efforts to bring stability to the region and improve relations between Pakistan and the United States [including] his support for President
- [World LNG Summit 2012](https://ag.com.pk/press-room/world-lng-summit/) - AG Chairman Iqbal Z. Ahmed has been invited to speak at the CWC 13th Annual World LNG Summit and Awards Gala Evening being held in Barcelona, Spain, Nov. 27-30, 2012. Mr. Ahmed has been asked to speak about AG’s Pakistan GasPort project and the opportunities for LNG suppliers in Pakistan, which depends on natural gas
- [AG Meets Former President Clinton](https://ag.com.pk/press-room/ag-meets-clinton/) - AG Chairman Iqbal Z. Ahmed met with former U.S. president Bill Clinton at his residence in Chappaqua, New York, on April 24, 2009. Mr. Clinton spoke of his efforts, as president, to encourage Pakistan toward real, participatory democracy and to facilitate normalization of Pakistan-India relations for regional stability. He spoke of the need to promote Pakistan
- [AG Hosts Turkey’s President Gül](https://ag.com.pk/press-room/ag-hosts-turkeys-president-gul/) - Newsweek Pakistan had the honor of hosting an exclusive event for Turkey’s President Dr. Abdullah Gül at Lahore on April 2, 2010. The event capped President Gül’s official four-day visit to Pakistan. Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and members of the Turkish Parliament attended the event, which was closed to the press. AG Chairman, and
- [PPR, WPIL Cleared of Misconduct in RPPs Case](https://ag.com.pk/press-room/ppr-wpil-cleared-of-misconduct-in-rpps-case/) - The News, Dec. 17, 2013 Walters Power International Limited (WPIL) and Pakistan Power Resources (PPR), two foreign power companies hit by last year’s Supreme Court verdict in the Rental Power Projects (RPPs) case, have been cleared of any misconduct by the U.S. Department of Justice. The U.S. Department of Justice initiated an inquiry against both
- [TIP Confirms JJVL’s Compliance](https://ag.com.pk/tip-confirms-jjvls-compliance/) - Oct. 27, 2014 This refers to your letter dated Oct. 22, 2014, clarifying the issues of the complainant pointed out in Transparency International-Pakistan’s (TIP) letter to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Oct. 9, 2014. TIP’s concerns relate to the implementation of Supreme Court orders: recovery of dues, and inquiry into the matter by the
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- [Media](https://ag.com.pk/media/) - Newsweek Pakistan was set up to inform debates and discussions about news and events in Pakistan—at home as well as abroad. Newsweek Pakistan works with its international partners to cover all the news that matters most. It is the country’s No. 1 newsmagazine, valued by opinion makers for its world-class reporting and analysis. In order
- [PPR](https://ag.com.pk/ppr/) - Pakistan Power Resources successfully developed and commissioned a brand new, 136-megawatt gas-fired power plant at Bhikhi, Punjab. Incorporated in the U.S. state of Oklahoma as a joint venture between AG and Walters Power International, PPR set up its short-term Bhikhi power plant in record short time. The project was originally awarded to Alstom Power Rentals,
- [OCCO](https://ag.com.pk/occo/) - The Office of Conservation & Community Outreach is a think tank dedicated to the study and analysis of Lahore’s urban environment. OCCO works toward creating cooperative connections between policymakers, city planners and designers, and citizens to support urban development that is sustainable and least disruptive. OCCO activities include mapmaking, academic and social outreach geared at
- [Newsweek to Launch Pakistan Edition](https://ag.com.pk/press-room/newsweek-to-launch-pakistan-edition/) - By Farhan Bokhari, Financial Times, March 4, 2010 Newsweek, a subsidiary of the Washington Post Company, is to launch a title for the Pakistan market, marking the first such move by a prominent Western magazine in the country. Newsweek Pakistan, which will offer international and local content, is expected to hit the stands by September
- [A New Chapter](https://ag.com.pk/press-room/a-new-chapter/) - AG is pleased to announce its partnership with Brazil’s Castelo de Pedra to publish Newsweek for newsstands in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. AG Publications has been producing Newsweek Pakistan since 2010, and Castelo de Pedra began publishing Newsweek for 28 Latin American countries earlier this month. The London-incorporated joint venture between these two
- [Lahore Literary Festival Announced](https://ag.com.pk/press-room/lahore-literary-festival-announced/) - Press Release, Jan. 31, 2013. The Zohra and Z. Z. Ahmed Foundation is pleased to announce the debut next month of the first ever Lahore Literary Festival. Over 50 authors are scheduled to appear over two days at the 2013 LLF taking place at Lahore’s Alhamra Arts Center on Feb. 23 and 24. The program will
- [Pakistan GasPort Repudiates False Claims](https://ag.com.pk/press-room/pakistan-gasport-repudiates-false-claims/) - Press Release, Nov. 8, 2013. Pakistan GasPort Limited rejects as patently false the recent, speculative claims issued by Elengy Pakistan Terminal Limited (ETPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Engro Corp., regarding the latest LNG tender in which only these two companies participated. ETPL claims to have offered “the most competitive price” proposal for the tender overseen
- [JJVL Statement Following Judgment of the Supreme Court](https://ag.com.pk/press-room/jjvl-statement-following-judgment-of-the-supreme-court/) - Press Release, Dec. 4, 2013. The Supreme Court of Pakistan has today declared as illegal the 10-year-old agreement between Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJVL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC). JJVL has strictly and faithfully complied with the law at all times. It has previously and shall continue to comply with court orders. It
- [AG’s Letter to the Chairman, National Accountability Bureau](https://ag.com.pk/press-room/ags-letter-to-the-chairman-national-accountability-bureau/) - Jan. 9, 2014 For the last several months, reporters from various English- and Urdu-language newspapers have solicited my views on allegations leveled against Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJVL) by one of your investigating officers, Waqas Ahmed Khan, in the case of former Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority chairman Tauqir Sadiq. As a director of JJVL
- [JJVL Adopts Two CARE Schools in Jamshoro](https://ag.com.pk/press-room/jjvl-adopts-two-care-schools-in-jamshoro/) - April 14, 2014 Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJVL), Pakistan’s premier producer of liquefied petroleum gas, has adopted two additional schools from the CARE Foundation in Hyderabad, Sindh. Located in Deh Shah Bokhari since 2005, JJVL has been contributing to the socioeconomic development of the local community through multiple Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives in collaboration with
- [BW Integrity Achieves 2,000 Days with No Time Lost Injury](https://ag.com.pk/press-room/bw-integrity-achieves-2000-days-with-no-time-lost-injury/) - Congratulations to BW Integrity for achieving 2,000 days with no Lost Time Injury (LTI)! A big thank you to our officers and crew for their collective efforts in achieving this milestone. BW Integrity is one of our five FSRUs (Floating Storage and Regasification Units) providing flexible, cost-effective LNG import solutions worldwide. Located in Pakistan, BW
- [GasPort donates Rs. 10 million for Flood Relief](https://ag.com.pk/press-room/gasport-donates-rs-10-million-for-flood-relief/) - To alleviate the tragic impact of recent floods across Pakistan, Associated Group though its companies including Pakistan GasPort Limited and PGPCL (PGPL and PGPCL own Pakistan’s largest LNG regasification and storage terminal) has donated Rs. 10,000,000 (Ten Million Rupees) to the Pakistan ‘Army Relief Fund for Flood Affectees.’ The monies will be spent on relief
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- [Design](https://ag.com.pk/design/) - AG’s design portfolio comprises AG Architectural Engineering and Design, a boutique firm specializing in high-quality design and construction innovations, and the Office of Conservation & Community Outreach, a think tank dedicated to the study and analysis of Lahore’s urban environment. Both units are led by Attiq Ahmed. AEDL has successfully implemented projects in Lahore, Karachi,
- [About Us](https://ag.com.pk/about-us/) - Associated Group, founded in 1965, by Z. Z. Ahmed, has interests in the LNG and LPG industries in Pakistan. Our company Pakistan GasPort Limited operates Pakistan's first greenfield LNG (liquefied natural gas) import, regasification and storage facility at Port Qasim, near Karachi. Since its operations commenced in January, 2018, till Q3 2021, over 180 LNG
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- [Explore Turkey, Erdogan Asks AG](https://ag.com.pk/explore-turkey-erdogan-asks-ag/) - AG Chairman Iqbal Z. Ahmed and Director Razi Ahmed met Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Nov. 13, 2012.
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- [JJVL Resumes Partial Operations](https://ag.com.pk/jjvl-resumes-partial-operations/) - JJVL’s gas processing facility in Hyderabad, Sindh, resumed partial operations on Dec. 30, 2012. JJVL is currently utilizing a brand new, 130mmscfd-capacity cryogenic exchanger to achieve an average maximum processing capacity of 60 percent. Exterran, which operates and maintains the facility, shall deliver a 200mmscfd-capacity exchanger to the site in February allowing resumption of full
- [BBC Urdu Service on AG Radio](https://ag.com.pk/bbc-urdu-service-on-ag-radio/) - Press Release, Jan. 29, 2013. AG Radio (Private) Limited and BBC Pakistan (Private) Limited, a subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation, have signed an agreement that will bring select BBC Urdu Service content to AG’s four upcoming radio stations. AG Radio’s Junoon FM will be available in Jamshoro and Karachi on FM signal 90; and
- [JJVL Refutes TIP Claims](https://ag.com.pk/jjvl-refutes-tip-claims/) - Oct. 22, 2014 Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited takes strong exception with the story “Govt fails to recover over Rs22bn from JJVL” published in the Oct. 22, 2014, edition of Business Recorder. The story is mala fide and, where it does not willfully ignore them, misrepresents the facts. JJVL regrets to note that Transparency International-Pakistan and
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