Billions owed to PEPCO

LAHORE: DG PEPCO Mohammad Khalid said on Wednesday that the provincial governments and FATA have to pay billions of rupees to PEPCO.

He also hinted that the power tariff will not be raised. The DG PEPCO was talking to the media in Lahore.

Meanwhile, the Sindh Government has issued a notification for the closure of shops by eight pm and has called for its strict enforcement by police officials.

The notification excluded railway stations, airports, restaurants, petrol pumps and hospitals. According to the notification, those found in violation, will be dealt with strictly under law.

Meanwhile, the imposition of section 144 has been extended for another month in Punjab to ensure that shops and marriage halls close at eight and ten pm, respectively.