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ECC defers increase in power tariff

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has deferred hike in the power tariff till next meeting, likely to be held next week.

By Web Desk
September 25, 2018

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has deferred hike in the power tariff till next meeting, likely to be held next week.

This was decided in a meeting of the ECC, chaired by Finance Minister Asad Umar here Tuesday.

It was expected to allow an increase of Rs 1.50 to Rs 2 per unit in electricity tariff of power Distribution Companies.

It further decided that circular debt would not be recovered from consumers.