PM orders action against corrupt elements in power sector

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that it was intolerable and unacceptable to make people bear the brunt of mismanagement, theft and corruption in the power sector and ordered action against the corrupt elements.

“Transformation is inevitable for the country's economic stability,” Premier Imran said while chairing a meeting to review the reforms process in the power sector.

Minister for Energy Omar Ayub, Planning Minister Asad Umar and Special Assistants to Prime Minister Nadeem Babar and Shahzad Qasim were in attendance.

PM Imran was briefed on the ongoing reforms process, power supply and demand, modernisation of transmission system, reforms in gas sector and efforts for resolution of other chronic issues.

The prime minister directed the ministry concerned to furnish an action plan for implementation of the reforms process as per the stipulated timeframe.

He also instructed for strict action against the corrupt elements in gas and power departments, creating unnecessary difficulties for the consumers. (With input from APP)