Summary Secretary in its briefing told PM reduction not possible given current demand
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday directed to reduce unannounced load shedding while the Secretary Water and Power said that it is not possible to reduce load shedding if demand continues to rise.
According to details, PM Nawaz summoned Secretary Water and Power Younis Dhaga over rise in unannounced load shedding just with the beginning of the month of Ramazan.
In his briefing, Dhaga told that an unusual surge in demand of electricity was seen on 1st of Ramazan, adding that the reduction in load shedding will not be possible if the current demand continues.
PM directed that immediate steps must be taken in order to improve the situation so that people’s difficulties can be reduced.
State Minister for Water and Power apologizes:
State Minister for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali apologized to the public for surge in unannounced load shedding with the beginning of Ramazan and said that the government will try to reduce it in the coming days. He warned that if any factory is found running during the Suhoor and Iftar timings then legal action will be taken against those running the factory.
Meanwhile, Federal Minister for Water and Power Khawaja Asif claimed that 93% of urban and 86% of rural areas are receiving uninterrupted electricity during Suhoor and Iftar timings and that ‘prominent’ reduction in load shedding took place with the beginning of the month of Ramazan.
He said K-Electric is responsible of supplying electricity to Karachi, adding that 650 megawatt electricity is still being provided to the K-Electric company despite ‘difficulties’ and expiration of agreement.
Asif said that the government is trying to reduce the duration of load shedding as much as possible so those fasting don’t face difficulties.
