PM welcomes Nawaz’s relief package for Punjab’s power consumers

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the historic relief package for electricity consumers announced by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif under the leadership of Nawaz Sharif.

In a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday, PM Shehbaz Sharif praised the relief of Rs14 per unit for consumers using up to 500 units of electricity, calling it a "truly public-friendly initiative" by Nawaz Sharif and the Punjab chief minister.

"Upon Nawaz Sharif’s directive, the government has prioritised public relief since taking office," he added.

The prime minister highlighted that the federal government recently redirected Rs50 billion from the development budget to provide relief on electricity prices, benefiting consumers using up to 200 units. He emphasised ongoing efforts to combat electricity theft and implement reforms in the power sector for a sustainable and long-term solution.

"Under Nawaz Sharif's leadership, we are taking steps to ease people's lives after achieving economic stability," PM Shehbaz said.

He noted that the country's trajectory is now moving in the right direction, with public relief and reducing inflation being the government's top priorities.

"We are working on a lasting solution to reduce electricity prices and are making every possible effort in this regard," he concluded.

His remarks followed an announcement by PML-N President and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif during a press conference with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. They announced a relief of Rs14 per unit for consumers using up to 500 units of electricity in Punjab.

Nawaz Sharif acknowledged the public’s suffering from inflation and high electricity bills, attributing the responsibility to the Imran Khan government. "The faces who brought back the IMF are not us but those sitting in jail," he added.