Electricity bills relief to be declared in 48 hours: Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq
ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (SABAH): Caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Anwar ul Haq Kakar has said that electricity bills relief will be announced in next 48 hours.
Speaking to media persons in Islamabad, the Caretaker PM Anwar ul Haq Kakar said that government has decided to announce relief on electricity in next 48 hours.
He said this issue has become longstanding as a result of unfavorable contracts with IPPs during 90s, inefficient bills recovery process and bad transmission lines.
The Prime Minister regretted that since many decades we remained unable to plan increase in hydel production and the increased dependency on imported fuel for power generation multiplied the electricity cost.
He said best possible professionals have been included in the cabinet to deal with prevailing crucial challenges including economy and defence.
The Prime Minister categorically refuted the impression being circulated on social media regarding exploitation of masses through electricity bills and other taxes.
Reaffirming his resolve to work hard for the betterment of the country, he urged media to equip itself in relevant departments for informed opinion that can improve country’s economy.
Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said we believe in the resolution of issue instead of delaying it and for this purpose we are trying to diagnose the real problem behind economic crisis.
Counting on some identified areas of economic issue, he said the non-productive investment is leading to stagnation, therefore, no subsidy will be offered to any such investment sectors.
Regarding terrorism, the Prime Minister said Pakistan always stressed for responsible withdrawal of NATO forces from Afghanistan, but unfortunately the rush withdrawal enhanced the capacity of terrorists to fight which is effecting the whole region including Pakistan. Reassuring the protection of every inch of country, he reiterated that they will resist every threat.
Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq further said our major task is to assist Election commission to conduct free and fair elections following the regional standards and we will fulfill it responsibly.