Cabinet did not approve Rs7.ninety one hike in electricity tariff: Khurram Dastagir

Cabinet did not approve Rs7.ninety one hike in electricity tariff: Khurram Dastagir Federal Minister for Energy Khurram Dastagir on Wednesday at the same time as rejecting the speculations, stated that the cupboard didn’t approve advice of NEPRA to growth the fee of power with the aid of using Rs7.ninety one. Addressing a press convention in Islamabad on Wednesday, he stated that following present day rain spell, power deliver scenario has advanced as Tarbela dam is at its premiere manufacturing of 3,684 megawatts power compared to simplest 1100 MW on 1st of this month. He stated there’s a mean power shortfall of 4000 to 5000 MW. Dastgir went on to mention that refuelling of K2 nuclear electricity plant is underway and might be finished quickly including 1100 MW power withinside the countrywide grid. He stated this can similarly lessen load dropping withinside the country. The minister refuted the speculations approximately growth in fee of power pronouncing the authorities has now no longer accelerated expenses thus far aleven though there has been idea from NEPRA.