Selling gas
Thanks to Eram Mahboob and The Daily Star for discussion of a subject that is related so deeply with our national interest. The author of the July 11 article titled "Selling gas" has raised a few significant points yet to be recognised. I strongly agree with his recommendation for creating public awareness over the need to protect natural resources, its fair use and prices. As he recalled, "Geologists say that where there's gas, there's oil" and basing on this rich theory we shall argue that there is little valid reason why we should allow any multinational organisation to control such reserves for long periods like two decades.
Large investments may benefit thousands of local population but it is not appropriate to drive millions into harassment that would occur from higher energy prices due to lack of gas, such as transportation, household use and so on. Rather, the gas available can reduce demand for higher priced oil. If possible we should think about enhancing agricultural production using resources available.
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