The Ministry of Energy has unveiled an emergency plan that may include the abolition of free electricity facilities in all government and semi-government institutions. According to sources, the ministry is considering terminating free electricity for bureaucrats, judges, and parliamentarians as part of a comprehensive strategy to address the country’s financial challenges.
In addition to ending free electricity, the ministry is also contemplating the withdrawal of free petrol facilities in the second phase of the plan. Sources suggest that only revolutionary measures can prevent a permanent default, highlighting the severity of the situation.
These drastic steps are deemed necessary to achieve the ambitious target of $60 billion in exports. The ministry aims to support economic productivity by providing permissible facilities exclusively to industries and businesses. As part of this approach, there is a proposal to reduce Maximum Demand Indicator (MDI) charges for factories to lower operational costs in the manufacturing sector.
Furthermore, the ministry has decided to review the performance of regulatory bodies, including the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) and the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), to ensure efficiency and accountability in their operations.
