LAHORE:
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while chairing a meeting on energy sector reforms on Saturday, directed the authorities concerned to formulate a comprehensive strategy to stabilise electricity tariffs.
During the meeting, the prime minister stressed the need to provide relief to both industrial and domestic electricity consumers and instructed officials concerned to take concrete measures in this regard. He also called for significant improvements in the power transmission system to reduce line losses.
Highlighting the importance of modernisation, the prime minister stressed the use of advanced technology in the energy sector and ordered for promotion of renewable energy projects to address the country’s energy shortfall. He further underscored the need to enhance digital facilities to make electricity bill payments more convenient for consumers.
The prime minister ordered for continuation of strict measures against electricity theft and reiterated that uninterrupted energy supply is essential for promoting industrial growth. He stated that providing relief to domestic consumers remains one of the government’s top priorities.
He added that reforms in the energy sector would be implemented while keeping in view the broader interests of the public and industry. During the meeting, officials presented recommendations regarding electricity consumption for both domestic users and the industrial sector.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik, Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani, Special Assistant Haroon Akhtar, and senior officials from relevant institutions.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and briefed him on the security situation in the country, the Prime Minister’s Office said.
According to the PMO statement, Naqvi met with the premier in Lahore, where he briefed him on the security situation in the country and the measures taken in this regard.
The interior minister also informed the premier regarding the security arrangements for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final scheduled to be held in Lahore tomorrow (Sunday).
PM Shehbaz directed Naqvi to make the best possible arrangements for the players, spectators and citizens.
