Pakistan

To curb load shedding, caretaker PM orders release of Rs22 billion

According to recent data, the power shortfall has crossed 6,500 megawatts.

Web Desk May 20, 2013

according to the recent data the power shortfall has crossed 6 500 megawatt photo muhammad noman

According to the recent data, the power shortfall has crossed 6,500 megawatt. PHOTO: MUHAMMAD NOMAN

ISLAMABAD: To provide relief to the nation from increasing load shedding, Caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso ordered the immediate release of funds worth Rs22 billion, Express News reported on Monday.

According to recent data, the power shortfall has crossed 6,500 megawatts.

The total demand for power is 15,700 megawatts, whereas around 9,000s megawatt energy is produced only.

Because of the severe shortfall, the duration for power outages has reached 22 hours in certain parts of the country.

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