PM Assures No Change in Solar Energy Policy, Announces Electricity Bill Discount Package

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday assured that no changes have been made to the existing solarization policy. He directed authorities to clear any public misconceptions using factual data and statistics. He also revealed that a package was being prepared to reduce electricity tariffs. He assured that ongoing power sector reforms would provide further relief to the public in electricity prices. Chairing a review meeting on the Power Division, the prime minister ordered the swift resolution of legal and procedural matters related to the privatization of power generation companies. He instructed officials to accelerate the privatization of power distribution companies. The prime minister also called for enhanced coordination among the Power Division, Water Resources Division, and Petroleum Division to strengthen the overall energy strategy. The meeting was attended by Federal Minister for Power Sardar Owais Ahmed Leghari, Advisor Dr. Tauqir Shah, and senior government officials. Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema and Advisor Muhammad Ali joined via video link.