18m benefiting from 56% power tariff reduction

Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has highlighted the government's commitment to providing affordable electricity, noting that 18 million consumers were now receiving electricity at a 56% reduced rate.

Talking to media representatives on Saturday, he mentioned efforts to extend subsidies to farmers under the fuel adjustment charges, an initiative not previously available.

The minister termed India's statement regarding the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty as childish, stupid and illegal. He stated that the treaty could only be revoked through mutual consent between Pakistan and India.