LHC demands OGRA chairman's resignation.

LAHORE -- The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday demanded Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority's (OGRA) chairman, stating that it was the only plausible thing to do if the later was unable to perform his duties.

The statement was made by LHC Chief Justice Muhammad Qasim Khan while hearing a case related to petroleum products shortage.

At the outset of the hearing, the LHC chief justice expressed his displeasure over the fact that the OGRA chairman did not appear before the court despite being summoned.

'The post of OGRA chairman is not for enjoying perks; this department is responsible for the shortage of petroleum in the country', the court remarked, adding that it is assumed from the federal cabinet's decision on the petrol crisis that it was unaware of the laws.

'The matter cannot be resolved until someone is not held responsible for the crisis,' the court remarked.

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