PPP, PTI Slam Punjab Govt’s Power Subsidy Plan as ‘Eye-Wash

Aslam Slams Power Subsidy as ‘Waste of Resources’

Muzaffarabad-Staff Reporter- PPP, PTI Slam Punjab Govt’s Power Subsidy Plan as ‘Eye-Wash,The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have criticized the Punjab government’s power subsidy plan, calling it a mere publicity stunt. Opposition parties have dismissed the initiative as “optics” and questioned its sincerity, arguing that it is inadequate and politically motivated.

The plan aims to provide power subsidies to select households, but critics argue that it fails to address the root causes of power issues in the province. Wahab has criticized the PML-N government for hastily signing contracts with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), alleging that the agreements were rushed without proper consideration.

He argued that this lack of due diligence has led to flawed contracts, causing issues in the power sector. Wahab’s comments highlight the ongoing debate about the transparency and effectiveness of the IPP contracts.Aslam has strongly criticized the power subsidy plan, terming it a “waste of resources”. He argued that the subsidy is an unproductive expenditure that fails to address the underlying issues in the power sector. Aslam emphasized that the funds allocated for the subsidy could be better utilized for more impactful initiatives. His comments come amidst growing debate over the efficacy of the subsidy plan.

Earlier,

A day earlier, PML-N President Nawaz along with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced to slash the development fund to give Rs14 per unit relief in power bills to consumers using up to 500 units for the two months.

The PML-N president, patting the shoulder of her daughter CM Maryam, thanked her that she slashed flour prices when she assumed power in the province.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also welcomed the “historic” relief package for electricity consumers by the Punjab chief minister.

Nawaz to offer Rs14 per unit reduction in electricity bills

He said efforts are being made to find a lasting and sustainable solution to power crisis by taking measures against electricity theft and reforms in the power sector.

The premier said recently, his administration diverted Rs50 billion from the development budget of the federal government and gave relief in electricity prices, from which consumers with 200 units are benefiting.