Pakistan

CM Sindh cites prolonged power outages, inflated bills as serious issues

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3 years ago

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CM discusses issue of prolonged load-shedding with power minister.
Federal minister vows to resolve both issues on priority basis.
In first phase, duration of load-shedding would be reduced.

KARACHI: Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah Thursday identified prolonged power outages and inflated bills as two serious issues in the province.

During a meeting with Federal Minister for Power Khurram Dastagir, the chief minister took up the matter regarding the prolonged load-shedding in the rural areas of the province.

The chief minister said that there were two serious issues in the rural areas of the province.

“On the one hand, there was a power outage for over 12 hours a day and on the other hand, inflated bills are issued to people,” he said, urging the federal minister to issue necessary directives to the Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) and Sukkur Electric Supply Company (SEPCO) authorities to resolve them.

The federal minister assured Shah that both the issues would be resolved on a priority basis. In the first phase, the duration of load-shedding would be reduced and in the second it, would be eliminated but it would take some time.

Dastagir further added that he would talk to the HESCO and SEPCO authorities to take proper metre readings and issue the power bills, accordingly.

The chief minister also discussed issues of load shedding in the city with the visiting minister.

The federal minister told the chief minister that he would hold a meeting with the K-Electric (KE) administration and would issue the necessary directives for the improvement of their services.

KE denies reports of unannounced load-shedding

A day earlier, KE strongly rejected news of unannounced load-shedding across the city as the country grapples with an unprecedented heatwave.

According to a statement issued by the power supply company, the current heatwave conditions have caused a significant spike in demand for electricity.

KE Director Communications and Spokesperson Imran Rana said: “To ensure that customers remain fully abreast KE issued preemptive messages so that customers remain apprised of their potential load-shedding timings.”

He further added: “The area-wise schedule for all potentially affected areas has been uploaded in advance on KE’s website.

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PTI and JUI (Sherani) decide to proceed by consensus.

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3 weeks ago

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Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Sherani) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have agreed to proceed together.

Maulana Muhammad Khan Sherani, the leader of JUI (Sherani), met with Barrister Dr. Saif, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Information Advisor.

The conference also included former senator Aslam Buledi and former federal minister Muhammad Ali Durrani.

The discussion focused on promoting reconciliation, political cooperation, and collective progress in the country. In addition, Barrister Dr. Saif read Fatiha and expressed sympathy for Maulana Sherani’s wife’s demise.

Barrister Saif recognized Maulana Sherani as a respected religious and political person, a senior member of parliament, and an expert in constitutional law during the meeting. He said that Maulana Sherani’s services are greatly valued by PTI founder Imran Khan and the party, and they hope he will play an active role in promoting trust, cooperation, and national reconciliation.

Maulana Sherani was invited to visit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by Barrister Saif on behalf of KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur.

Maulana Muhammad Khan Sherani emphasized the importance of reconciliation in guiding the nation away from conflict and proposed that Muhammad Ali Durrani be instrumental in promoting this process.

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SFD and Pakistan Sign Two Deals Totaling $1.61BLN

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1 month ago

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Two agreements totaling $1.61 billion have been inked by Pakistan and the Saudi Fund for Development to improve their bilateral economic cooperation.

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‘Kashmir Banay Ga Pakistan’ is a new song teased by ISPR for Solidarity Day

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1 month ago

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A new anthem, “Kashmir Banay Ga Pakistan,” was issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday (tomorrow) in honor of Kashmir Solidarity Day.

Every year on February 5, Kashmir Solidarity Day is commemorated to show solidarity with the people of Indian-Occupied Kashmir.

Renowned musician Ahmed Jahanzeb sings the song, which sends a powerful message of solidarity and dedication to the liberation fighters of Held Kashmir.

Imran Raza wrote the words, while Irfan Saleem and Kamran Khan composed the music.

The song was composed especially to commemorate the momentous day and to reaffirm support for the courageous and tenacious people of Kashmir, who are fighting for their right to self-determination, as guaranteed by the documents of united nations