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KPK opposes hike in electricity price

Dunya News

KP has rejected federal govt decision to increase price from Rs 5 per unit to Rs 14.

 

PESHAWAR (Online) - The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) government has opposed the federal government’s decision of increasing electricity prices.

 

According to reports the federal government’s decision to increase electricity prices from Rs5 per unit to Rs 14 per unit has been opposed by KPK government.

 

Provincial government termed the federal government’s proposed increase in electricity prices as injustice with people, explaining, the move will spread poverty and inflation.

 

Reports revealed that KPK government would support investment regarding electricity generation in the province.

 

KPK government said that it has pointed out 10 places for electricity generation and demanded release of funds for the resumption of work on the proposed sites.