Govt working on targeted power subsidies: PM

Published December 29, 2020
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said that the government was working on targeted subsidies for the provision of cheaper electricity to consumers. — Photo courtesy Prime Minister's Office Twitter
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said that the government was working on targeted subsidies for the provision of cheaper electricity to consumers. — Photo courtesy Prime Minister's Office Twitter

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said that the government was working on targeted subsidies for the provision of cheaper electricity to consumers.

He said that as energy sector was very important for country’s economy, the government’s focus was on fulfilling the energy needs of all sectors.

Presiding over a review meeting on energy sector, the prime minister directed for the utilisation of all resources to provide cheaper electricity to consumers.

The prime minister was given a detailed briefing about the current situation of energy sector and he expressed his satisfaction.The prime minister was also apprised of improvement in power distribution system as well as the current situation of circular debt.

Power Minister Umar Ayub Khan told the meeting that due to renewable energy policy the confidence of investors had increased and they were showing deep interest of investment in the sector.

Published in Dawn, December 29th, 2020

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