The electricity power issue proposal has been finalized
Electricity power issue resolve soon. The Ministry of Energy has finalized the proposals on the problem of excess electricity bills, the caretaker information minister.
Federal Ministry of Energy
Custodian Federal Minister for Information Murtaza Solangi has said that the Federal Ministry of Energy has finalized the proposals to deal with the problem of electricity bills in the country, which will be present in the cabinet. On social media website X (Twitter). In an ongoing statement, caretaker Information and Broadcasting Minister Murtaza Solangi said that a high-level meeting held in the Ministry of Energy regarding electricity bills where the Ministry of Energy discuss the proposals on the issue of electricity bills. He said that these proposals of the Ministry of Energy will present in the federal cabinet meeting tomorrow and the final decision will be made in the cabinet meeting. Only the Federal Cabinet is authorized to give approval, therefore it was decide that the proposals and decisions will be submit to the Federal Cabinet meeting for approval.
Caretaker Government
According to the official news agency ‘APP’, the caretaker Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting while speaking on a private TV program said that the bills that the people have receive are from July while the caretaker government was sworn in on August 17. He said that people’s anger is justify but instead of protesting, we should go towards solving the problem, not wanting to get into a debate about who is responsible for the increase in electricity bills.
Responsible constitutional caretaker government
He said that our focus is on giving relief to the people, we are the responsible constitutional caretaker government, and it cannot be that we do not take notice of this issue, Tomorrow the federal cabinet meeting will discuss this issue and hopefully, the people will get relief.
Electricity bills
Murtaza Solangi said that the caretaker prime minister took notice of the increase in electricity bills two days ago and held a meeting with the relevant stakeholders regarding the electricity bills today. He said that it is consider what relief can given to the people while in the program of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Political temperature
He said that the media should also inform people about the reasons for the increase in electricity bills, the political temperature is already high in the country, and we want to reduce it, we don’t want to get into a debate about who is responsible. The caretaker information minister said that we have to make sure, of peaceful and fair elections together with all the parties.
People’s anger is justified
To a question, he said that people’s anger is justified, but instead of protesting, we should go towards the solution of this problem, we have to understand the difference between peaceful protest and violent protest.
Election commission
Murtaza Solangi said that instead of torturing the employees of the discos, the people came towards the solution to this problem. He said that the election commission has to decide the duration of the caretaker government. Roshni has released the entire schedule regarding elections under Article 51 of the Constitution on its website.
Ensure Peaceful
He said that we will ensure peaceful, transparent, fair, and impartial elections. On the date announce by the Election Commission, and in this regard, the Election Commission will give all possible help.
High electricity bills
It should note that people have come out on the streets since Saturday against the high electricity bills due to the significant increase in the tariff, as a result of which caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar call an ’emergency’ meeting on Sunday to discuss the issue.
Prime Minister House
The meeting held yesterday did not yield any results. However, the Prime Minister House said that today will be the second round of consultation. Information and Broadcasting Minister Murtaza Solangi told Dawn News that regarding electricity on Monday. The meeting will continue throughout the day and some relief will be provide to consumers. The caretaker minister said that we have very limited scope to provide relief to the people between the current account deficit and the primary surplus, but we will do something about it.
Reduce the Problems of Electricity bills
Murtaza Solangi had said that the caretaker prime minister is considering various options. To reduce the problems of electricity consumers. But cannot tell the details to the media until a final decision is made. He said that the government cannot tolerate that poor people are deprive of electricity. pay heavy bills while elites and officers of various institutions get free electricity. In the meeting chair by the Caretaker Prime Minister yesterday. It was told that the employees of WAPDA / DISCOS provide free electricity worth Rs. 1 billion while an ordinary citizen is paying Rs. 42 per unit. Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar was quote as saying that we will not take any hasty steps. That will harm the country. We will take steps that will not burden the national exchequer. And provide convenience to consumers.
High level Officials
The Caretaker Prime Minister had said. That it is not possible for people to face hardship. And high-level officials and the Prime Minister continue to use free electricity. which is pay for public taxes. He directed the concerned authorities and ministries. To provide the details of the officers who are provide with free electricity.
Cost of Electricity
He said that I represent the common man. So the cost of electricity in the Prime Minister’s House. And Pakistan Secretariat should keep to a minimum. And they Definitely turn off the AC in my room. The Caretaker Prime Minister had further direct that electricity distribution companies should present a road map. To prevent electricity theft and electricity sector reforms and short, medium, and long-term plans. should present as soon as possible. He said on Twitter. In an ongoing statement, the caretaker government. Will try to provide maximum relief to the people as soon as possible. while staying within its mandate.