Govt not to discourage solarisation: Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Sunday made it clear that the government will not discourage solarisation, which was the cheapest way of producing electricity in the world.

He expressed these views while addressing the launching ceremony of “Apna Meter, Apni Reading” Power Smart Mobile Application here to bring more transparency to the electricity billing process.

He noted that Pakistan was among a few countries where the solarisation process was rapidly taking place.

Shehbaz also announced abolition of Rs35 PTV fee from the electricity bills to provide further relief to consumers.

He said the mobile app had been introduced in five languages, which would promote national unity and enhance coordination and harmony among the provinces.

He also directed introduction of application for every household from Peshawar to Karachi.

Shehbaz said the government had been undertaking reforms in the power sector, including revamping of the boards of DISCOS, merit-based appointments and concrete steps against the corrupt mafia.

He said the government had also held negotiations with banks to settle down circular debt, which was a big achievement.

Terming power theft one of the major challenges for the country, he said Pakistan suffers a loss of five hundred billion rupees annually due to power theft adding the power ministry and entire team were working to resolve this issue round the clock.

Shehbaz said the government had pas