ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed the power distribution companies to revise the electricity bills of up to 200 consumed units within 24 hours adjusting the relief under the fuel adjustment charge (FAC) announced by the government.
The prime minister, who chaired a high level meeting to address the issues faced by the power consumers, also constituted a committee on the matter.
He instructed that the staffers of the distribution companies should work round the clock to ensure the revision of electricity bills.
He asked the authorities concerned to cancel the leaves of all the staffers and present him a compliance report immediately.
The prime minister said that the banks should also be directed to remain open in the coming days to enable the consumers pay their revised electricity bills.
The meeting was told that the implementation of the relief package announced by the prime minister was being ensured. The electricity bills of around 16.6 million were being corrected to provide them the relief under fuel price adjustment.
The prime minister instructed the authorities concerned to ensure the execution of the relief measures announced by the government.
RESTORATION OF POWER SUPPLY IN QUETTA
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday took notice of prolonged power shutdown in Quetta, directed the authorities concerned for restoration.
According to media reports, the power supply had been suspended on Thursday night after the torrential rains hit the provincial capital.
The prime minister directed the Ministry of Power to take immediate measures to provide relief and address the issues faced by the people.
