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Energy Minister: Need to Provide Prepaid Meters to Electricity Consumers
Federal Minister for Energy, Awais Leghari, has stated that there is a need to provide prepaid meters to electricity consumers.
Awais Leghari mentioned that the provincial government of Punjab has provided relief to consumers using 200 to 500 units.
He expressed hope that there will be a decrease in electricity prices throughout the year.
He also emphasized the need to provide prepaid meters to electricity consumers.
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