Prime Minister Muhammad 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 PM 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 PM 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.
Separately, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday called on Shehbaz Sharif and briefed him on the security situation in the country, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) 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.
In February, the minister had met with the premier to review the country’s overall security environment following major suicide attacks in the federal capital.
At the time, PM Shehbaz had directed Naqvi to address the security situation in Islamabad and other matters “in an effective and efficient manner”.