Leghari links power use rise to policy success

ISLAMABAD:

Federal Minister for Power Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, on Thursday, attributed the steady increase in electricity consumption to the success of the government's energy policies and reform measures, said a press release.

He made the remarks during a meeting with World Bank Country Director Bolormaa Amgaabazar. Leghari said the government is working to make electricity tariffs competitive to support key economic sectors. He informed that after reviewing concessional tariffs for industries, the Power Division is now working on time-of-use proposals aimed at enhancing energy competitiveness. The minister said the government also intends to tap the country's solar potential.