{"id":352249,"date":"2023-08-29T07:58:53","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T02:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=352249"},"modified":"2023-08-29T07:58:53","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T02:58:53","slug":"power-ministry-finalises-proposals-on-inflated-bills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/power-ministry-finalises-proposals-on-inflated-bills\/","title":{"rendered":"Power ministry finalises proposals on inflated bills"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Proposals to be presented to cabinet which will make the final decision on Tuesday<br \/>\nISLAMABAD\/ KARACHI\/ LAHORE:<br \/>\nThe Ministry of Power on Monday finalised recommendations on the issue of skyrocketing electricity bills, causing a widespread outcry in the entire nation. The proposals will be presented to the federal cabinet for approval on Tuesday.<br \/>\nA high-level meeting was held at the Ministry of Power to address the matter, during which officials discussed the performance of all power companies and proposed solutions to address the issue of inflated bills, said a statement issued by the ministry.<br \/>\nAccording to the statement, the ministry has formulated the recommendations regarding the issue which will be presented during the federal cabinet meeting for final approval tomorrow.<br \/>\nIt said that the ultimate decision rests with the federal cabinet, as only the cabinet has the authority to endorse these proposals and make a final decision.<br \/>\nA day earlier, Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar gave the authorities 48 hours to think of short- and long-term solutions regarding electricity theft, distribution and bills to alleviate the burden on the public.<br \/>\nAmidst nationwide protests and fervent outcry over soaring electricity costs in the midst of runaway inflation, Kakar\u2019s rallying cry for action arrived in the midst of broader political, economic and constitutional uncertainties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Proposals to be presented to cabinet which will make the final decision on Tuesday ISLAMABAD\/ KARACHI\/ LAHORE: The Ministry of Power on Monday finalised recommendations on the issue of skyrocketing electricity bills, causing a widespread outcry in the entire nation. 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