Local businessmen in Pakistan slammed the Pakistan government for high electricity tariffs and gas bills, adding that the government needs to urgently tackle the issue.
Sharif said that the government is aware of the taxes imposed on the salaried class and his administration protected consumers using up to 200 units of electricity
The hike in tariff comes after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority approved the government's request seeking up to Rs7.12 per unit hike in electricity base tariff for domestic consumers
Karachi city in Pakistan witnessed massive protests due to severe electricity crisis amid a soaring temperature, Pakistan's local daily, The Express Tribune reported on Saturday.
Pakistan Federal Energy Minister Awais Leghari said that the country was suffering a loss worth a whopping Rs 600 billion a year due to electricity theft, reported Geo News.
The financial planning of Pakistan at a time when the country is grappling with a massive economic crisis, clearly shows that the federal government is "least bothered" with the plight of the people and just wants to take the easy route and enjoy the ride for however long it is in power.
The electricity supplying company in Pakistan, K-Electric issued a stern warning to cut off electricity to the departments of the Sindh government over remaining dues amounting to billions of rupees, reported ARY News, citing sources.
With the rise in mercury levels, load-sheddings in different cities of Sindh province of Pakistan have made the lives of people a living hell and consistent load-shedding has caused chaos among the people of the region.
The Pakistani government has finalised a plan to privatise profit-making power distribution companies (Disco), adding that electricity prices are likely to go up reported ARY News, citing sources.