Nationwide Protests Erupt Over Soaring Electricity Prices, Jamaat-e-Islami Leads Charge Against Inflation,
KARACHI/Islamabad: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah has called for the disconnection of electricity in government residential colonies where residents fail to settle their bills promptly.
During a high-level Energy Department meeting chaired by Chief Minister Shah, discussions centered on strategies to streamline electricity consumption and reduce costs. Emphasizing the urgency of solarizing government institutions to cut down on daytime electricity usage, Shah directed Energy Minister Nasir Shah to expedite solarization efforts in the upcoming fiscal year.
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Addressing concerns over unpaid bills in HESCO, SEPCO, and K Electric, Shah instructed officials to clear arrears by August and ensure accurate reconciliation of accounts across the three distribution companies.
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The directive underscores the Sindh government’s commitment to financial prudence and efficient energy management in public sector facilities.
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In a nationwide outcry against escalating electricity costs, Jamaat-e-Islami spearheaded protests in Islamabad and across Pakistan. The demonstrations, organized at seven key locations, targeted WAPDA offices, decrying severe load shedding and exorbitant bills.
Led by district leaders, Deputy Amir Muhammad Kashif Chaudhry condemned what he termed as “cruel increases” in electricity tariffs and excessive taxes. Highlighting grievances over IPPs contracts, Chaudhry called attention to alleged corruption within Punjab’s electricity departments, accusing them of overcharging consumers through fraudulent meter readings.
Protesters demanded immediate action to halt rising electricity prices and denounced the hefty Rs.2800 billion payments to IPPs, labeling them unjustifiable. Threatening nationwide escalation if their demands were not met, Jamaat-e-Islami vowed to continue protests until a review of IPP contracts was initiated.
Earlier,
NEPRA Conducts Public Hearing on K Electric’s Multi-Year Tariff Petition,
Karachi: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) recently convened a public hearing to review K Electric’s multi-year tariff petition aimed at determining rates for distribution, transmission, and supply from FY 2023-24 to FY 2029-30.
K Electric, in its petition submitted to NEPRA in December 2022, outlined plans essential for enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring reliable power supply across Karachi. This includes a proposed $2 billion investment plan focusing on renewable energy integration and infrastructure expansion.
The hearings discussed K Electric’s strategies to secure Karachi’s energy future, emphasizing a cost-reflective tariff structure and mechanisms to maintain service quality amidst fluctuating energy demands. Investments in renewable energy, advanced technologies, and network enhancements are pivotal to meeting the city’s growing electricity needs.
NEPRA’s deliberations on these proposals are crucial for sustaining Karachi’s economic growth and delivering dependable electricity services to its residents and businesses.
This initiative underscores K Electric’s commitment to bolstering Karachi’s energy infrastructure for a sustainable and resilient future.
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