Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced a reduction in electricity prices in a ‘major’ relief to the public.
Addressing an event organised for the announcement, PM Shehbaz revealed that the government has decided to decrease the electricity tariff by Rs 7.41 per unit for domestic conusmers.
The prime minister also announced a reduction of Rs 7.59 rupees per unit for industries.
PM Shehbaz expressed the confidence that the reduction in electricity prices will trigger economic activities in the country. He described the reduction as a gift to the nation on the occasion of Eid.
“I have come to share good news regarding Pakistan’s economic growth on the occasion of Eid. The promise made by Nawaz Sharif in the party manifesto has been fulfilled today,” he said.
