Karachi Matters Editor
Why the criticism? The Punjab government provided a subsidy of 45 billion rupees, and the federal government gave a subsidy of 50 billion rupees to electricity consumers. I thought Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman would appreciate our efforts. Other provinces can also provide relief on electricity prices. Federal Minister for Information, Atta Tarar, said that the Punjab government has given a subsidy of 45 billion rupees on electricity prices per unit for the next two months.
Speaking to the media in Islamabad, he said that the federal government is already providing relief on up to 200 units.
I thought Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman would appreciate our efforts.
Other provinces can also provide relief on electricity prices.
The Punjab government’s initiative should be appreciated.
