Islamabad, 29 Aug : The Energy Ministry in Pakistan has proposed a reduction in power tariff to the people. The proposal is likely to be cleared soon. The people of Pakistan have been agitating against the hike in the power tariff and inflation. Jamaty-e-Islami has threatened nationwide agitation on September 1 against inflation.
The local media have reported quoting officiating Information Minister Murtaza Solangi on formulating an effective power tariff plan within 48 hours. People in Pakistan have been staging demonstrations for the last four days against the high power tariff. Officiating Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar convened an emergent meeting of the officers concerned and issued instructions to grant relief to the consumers.
