Govt to cut electricity prices from March
The federal government has decided to cut electricity costs, suggesting a Rs2 per unit reduction in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024-25.
Energy Minister says govt employees get free electricity worth Rs 6,000 monthly
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of Energy, Awais Khan Leghari revealed that power sector employees receive Rs 6,000 of free electricity monthly. Talking to the reporters in Islamabad, the Energy Minister stated that the government cannot currently stop free electricity privileges to power division employees due to ongoing legal cases. “The government
Power sector workers receive Rs15 billion worth of free electricity annually
During a recent session of the Senate Standing Committee on Power, it was disclosed that approximately 190,000 employees within the power sector benefit from free electricity, amounting to an annual cost of Rs15 billion. This significant expense includes Rs1.3 billion in monthly allocations, with each employee receiving an average of
Govt considers ending free electricity for officials
The government is evaluating the potential discontinuation of free electricity for officials and agencies, including bureaucrats, judges, and lawmakers, according to sources in the Ministry of Energy. Responding to strong public and political pressure, the federal administration has agreed, in principle, to create an emergency plan within the Ministry of
