Prime Minister Imran Khan today chaired a meeting on Power sector reforms. The meeting was attended by Planning Minister Mr. Asad Umar, Minister for Power Mr. Omar Ayub, SAPM Mr. Shahzad Qasim, SAPM Nadeem Babar and senior officials.
Issues related to power sector, the proposed roadmap of reforming and restructuring of the sector and other related issues including the issue of circular debt and negotiations with IPPs came under discussion.
The Prime Minister appreciated the progress in mutually agreed changes to the IPP contracts stating that rationalization of cost will help in reducing circular debt.
The Prime Minister said that the power sector was affecting the economic growth of the country and immediate overhauling and reform process was essential to lessen existing burden on the consumers.
The Prime Minister directed early implementation of the restructuring roadmap already approved.
The Prime Minister also advised Minister for power to apprise the public about the major milestone achieved in negotiations with IPPs and its potential benefits for the consumers including domestic and commercial consumers.
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