It is responsibility of govt institutions to provide utmost facilitation to the people & redress their complaints on priority basis: Imran Khan 

ISLAMABAD, Feb 02 (SABAH): Prime Minister Imran Khan says government is taking steps to reduce line losses and check theft of electricity in the country.

Chairing a meeting on issues related to Peshawar Electric Supply Company in Islamabad on Wednesday, PM Imran Khan said it is responsibility of government institutions to provide utmost facilitation to the people and redress their complaints on priority basis.

Taking notice of complaints of parliamentarians from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa PESCO, the Prime Minister said the government is taking measures to improve transmission system of electricity in the province, he said government is ensuring meritocracy and transparency in appointments in state organizations.

The Prime Minister was briefed about the power load shedding and monitoring system, steps taken to curb power theft and its prevention, and the shortage of manpower and new appointments in PESCO.

The meeting was informed that in order to reduce line losses in PESCO, the government has prepared a comprehensive plan to improve the power transmission system, after which the supply of electricity required to meet the demand can be ensured.

The Prime Minister directed to complete the ongoing steps in a timely manner and to enhance cooperation between the federal and provincial governments and institutions for resolving issues.