The federal government has confirmed its emergency preparedness to deliver uninterrupted power supply to consumers in Sehri and Iftar -Timer across all areas of Ramadan, including those with high electricity theft, according to Express News.
Energy Minister Owai’s Leghari said that instructions were immediately issued to ensure uninterrupted power for fasting households. Leghari also rejected speculation about introducing a sun tax stating that there were no previous or future plans for such a charge.
He suggested that power tariffs could be further reduced in the coming months.
During a Senate Standing Committee for Power Meeting, government officials gave updates on negotiations with independent power producers (IPPS).
Special assistant to the Prime Minister of Power Muhammad Ali said agreements with six IPPs had already been terminated, and discussions were in the process of transferring others from dollar payments to local currency.
He noted that circular debt reduction remained a priority with plans to waive interest rates on outstanding quota and apply to loans at fixed costs from banks to clear obligations.
The meeting saw a dispute about journalists who registered the case.
A reporter tried to film, prompting Leghari to question whether parliamentary rules enabled such recordings.
Senator Shibli Faraz noted that journalists could face action under Pakistan’s cyber law if they mistakenly reported the session.
However, the committee chairman, Senator Mohsin Aziz, ruled in favor of allowing media coverage, recognizing that state television companies were slow with releasing footage.
The decisions on reforms of electricity supply and the electricity sector are coming as Pakistan struggles with an economic crisis and rising energy costs, making affordable prices and accessibility key public concerns.
