Under a special relief package announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, electricity tariffs for industries have been reduced by Rs 4.04 per unit, said Federal Minister for the Power Division, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari.
According to sources, the federal minister said in his statement that the financial burden on industrial electricity bills, which stood at Rs 8.90 per unit at the start of the government, has now been reduced to zero. He said that the removal of this burden will also lead to a reduction in wheeling charges, resulting in an average decrease of Rs 4.04 per unit for industries through the cross subsidy mechanism.
Sources said he added that as a result of these measures, industrial consumers will now receive electricity at around 11.5 cents per unit, which is expected to improve industrial competitiveness and support economic growth.
The federal minister credited Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s leadership and guidance for this decision, saying the relief package reflects the government’s commitment to reviving industry and reducing production costs. Awais Leghari also expressed confidence in the direction of the national economy and said the move is aligned with the government’s broader “Uraan Pakistan” vision.
