According to sources, the caretaker government is expected to make a final decision today regarding relief measures for inflated electricity bills, as reported by News.
The Energy Minister, Muhammad Ali, met with the Caretaker Prime Minister, Anwaarul Haq Kakar, to discuss the situation following public outrage over high electricity bills. They explored options to provide relief to consumers facing these inflated bills.
The Caretaker Prime Minister has called for a session today, where representatives from the Ministry of Water and Power and power distribution companies will be present.
This meeting aims to address the issue of excess bills in July and the implementation of energy-saving measures.
The Prime Minister has emphasized the need for measures that don't burden the national exchequer while providing relief to consumers.
Furthermore, the Caretaker Prime Minister has directed the presentation of power sector reforms and plans for the short, medium, and long terms. He also requested relevant ministries to provide information about officers and institutions that receive free electricity.
To address the ongoing protests across Pakistan against inflated electricity bills, the Caretaker Prime Minister has given a 48-hour deadline for the development of a strategy. The protesting masses are demanding an end to the provision of free electricity to influential figures and relief from high bills that exceed their salaries.
The situation is evolving, and the government is actively working on strategies to address the concerns of the public regarding electricity bills.
