Federal Minister for Power writes to Sindh CM, assures support in present load-shedding crisis

Author: Web Desk

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Khan Leghari, in a letter sent to Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Murad Ali Shah, has assured him of the federal government’s support in ending the present crisis of load-shedding in Karachi.

The Minister has also requested the CM to ensure the Karachi Water Supply Board (KWSB) pays Rs 32 billion to K-Electric (KE) that will allow the latter to pay its dues to Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL).

Leghari also argued that KE could have run its power plants on alternative sources of fuel, something the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) also highlighted in its report on the load-shedding crisis.

NEPRA has blamed KE for the present blackouts, but KE holds that the SSGCL has curbed gas supplies to KE which has led to a drop in electricity generation.

Share
Leave a Comment

Recent Posts

  • Pakistan

Imran Khan gets bail in new Toshakhana case ahead of PTI Nov 24 protest

In a significant development ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest planned for November 24,…

2 hours ago
  • Pakistan

inDrive Launches Transformative Road Safety Awareness and Beautification Campaign in Karachi

Islamabad, November 18, 2024 — inDrive, a global leader in mobility and urban services, has…

3 hours ago
  • Business

Bull run at PSX continues as KSE-100 Index nears 96,000

The 100-Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with witnessed bullish trend on Tuesday,…

9 hours ago
  • Business

Dutch envoy, finmin discuss ways to strengthen ties

Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Pakistan on Tuesday called on Federal Minister…

9 hours ago
  • Business

ECC considers winter demand initiative for industrial, domestic power sector

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Tuesday considered a proposal submitted by the Ministry of…

9 hours ago
  • Business

WB country director meets FBR chairman

The Country Director of World Bank Najy Benhassine on Tuesday met with Chairman Federal Board…

9 hours ago