Major relief announced for power consumers using less than 200 units

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has unveiled a substantial relief package worth Rs50 billion aimed at domestic electricity consumers.

This initiative, set to benefit those using up to 200 units per month, will be in effect for the months of July, August, and September.

The announcement was made during a ceremony on energy sector reforms held in Islamabad this afternoon. According to the Information Ministry, the relief package is designed to assist 25 million domestic consumers, which constitutes 94 per cent of the total domestic user base.

Under the terms of the package, the cost of electricity per unit will range between Rs4 and Rs7. This subsidy will also extend to K-Electric consumers. The PM noted that the funding for this initiative will come from the development fund.

“This decision has been taken to provide relief to the common man in the wake of rising electricity prices,” PM Shehbaz stated

He acknowledged that the summer months are particularly challenging due to higher electricity consumption. However, he expressed optimism that from October onwards, as the weather cools, electricity usage will naturally decrease.

PM Shehbaz also reiterated his commitment to addressing the country’s economic challenges, emphasising that tackling corruption is essential for economic recovery. He assured the public that the coalition government is united in its efforts to overcome these difficulties.