The staff of power distribution companies (DISCOs) must work nonstop to correct the electricity bills of consumers using less than 200 units per month, following a directive from Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif.

He gave the order for all staff members’ leaves to be ended, the bills should be corrected right away, and a report should be given to him. In order to deposit electricity bills in the upcoming days, he continued, the banks should be instructed to stay open.

PM Shehbaz gave the orders while presiding over a high-level meeting to address the issues facing electricity consumers.

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Furthermore, a high-level committee was formed by the prime minister to address the issues of power users.

The gathering was informed that efforts are being made to ensure the adoption of the relief package for power consumers that the prime minister had announced. According to him, bill adjustments are being made as part of the relief for 16.6 million consumers related to the change in fuel prices.

The relief measures must be put into effect right away, according to directives issued by the prime minister.