Economic Coordination Committee

6.2 million people will benefit from federal govt’s move

Power Division will discuss eight-point plan with IPPs in meeting on Thursday

People expect government to reform system that leads to malpractices

It is not in national interest to damage sugar industry through rash steps

Amount will be largely spent on paying staff salaries and pension

Handout says govt will provide Rs146b for emergency relief fund

As a relief measure, tariff will be notified after three months

Relief package will provide cheap electricity to major export industries

Wheat committee suggests price should be set at Rs1,400 per 40 kg

Also delays decision on 38% hike in power tariff for Karachi consumers