Staff Reporter

The Government is likely to take legal action against Canadian petroleum company Niko Resources to ensure compensation for its wrong-doings that led to blowouts in Tangratila gas field, Chhatak in 2005.
Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant for Power and Energy Dr Tamim hinted at the move against Niko after meeting with senior officials of the Law Ministry yesterday. “If necessary, we will go to move a case. But before that we will study the legal aspects of the whole matter with Niko,” he told reporters. [Read more]