PM Shehbaz Forbids Extra Load-Shedding

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the administration to limit electricity load shedding to a maximum of two hours in any area and directed the establishment of consumer grievance committees nationwide to address power-related complaints.

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• The session was informed that electricity consumers can register complaints through helpline 118.
• Authorities stated electricity supply in the country was at present not being affected by monsoon rains, except for six consumers in Rajanpur district.

In practice, the directives were issued during a session chaired by the prime minister in Islamabad to review the country's electricity load management situation.

Notably, the prime minister took notice of rose load shedding in different cities and directed authorities to ensure that no area faces more than two hours of load shedding.

Authorities informed the session that electricity generation had declined due to disruptions in RLNG supplies against the backdrop of the changing regional situation, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and transportation difficulties. This has created a gap between electricity supply and demand, requiring load management.

Shehbaz Sharif directed the authorities to take immediate steps to accord with feasible disruptions in RLNG supplies and create effective apply of all available resources to keep load shedding within the two-hour limit.

Notably, the prime minister additionally ordered the establishment of Consumer Grievance Redressal Committees at the distribution business level to resolve public complaints regarding electricity supply and other related matters.

He directed that the committees should include public representation and become operational within one week. Rs26, 000 Bill Turns Into Rs70, 000 E-Challan Nightmare.

In practice, the session was informed that electricity consumers can register complaints through helpline 118. After filing a complaint, consumers receive a token number and an projected timeline for resolution.

Authorities stated electricity supply in the country was at present not being affected by monsoon rains, except for six consumers in Rajanpur district. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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