Pakistan: Energy Minister Expresses Reservations on NEPRA Report
Islamabad (Special Correspondent) – Pakistan’s Energy Minister Awais Leghari has expressed serious reservations regarding the report issued by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA).Speaking to the media, the Energy Minister said that the government has implemented significant reforms in the electricity sector, resulting in 17 percent control over overbilling losses. This achievement has saved…
Islamabad (Special Correspondent) – Pakistan’s Energy Minister Awais Leghari has expressed serious reservations regarding the report issued by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA).
Speaking to the media, the Energy Minister said that the government has implemented significant reforms in the electricity sector, resulting in 17 percent control over overbilling losses. This achievement has saved consumers from a heavy financial burden.
Awais Leghari emphasized that if the government had decided to purchase additional electricity from the private sector, it would have placed an additional burden of 17 billion US dollars on consumers. He stated that this amount would have been unbearable for the public and would have further increased electricity bills.
The Energy Minister clarified that all government efforts are focused on providing relief to consumers and reducing electricity prices. He said that certain points in NEPRA’s report do not reflect the facts and ignore the government’s efforts.
The energy crisis is a significant issue in Pakistan, and the government is prioritizing reforms in this sector to ensure the provision of affordable and better electricity to the public.
