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Print Print 2024-08-30

Punjab extends power relief to federal capital

  • CM Maryam Nawaz says decision to benefit over 150,000 consumers of Islamabad
Published August 30, 2024

LAHORE: After slashing electricity prices for the people of Punjab by Rs14 per unit for a two-month period (August and September), the Punjab cabinet on Thursday also approved a similar relief for the consumers of Islamabad.

While chairing the 14th provincial cabinet meeting, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said the decision would benefit over 150,000 consumers of the federal capital. “The government will soon launch the solar panel programme,” she informed.

The cabinet also approved the province’s first-ever climate-resilient Punjab Vision and Action Plan, 2024.

Up to 500 units: Nawaz says Punjab govt to reduce province’s power tariff by Rs14 per unit for Aug-Sept

Besides that, the cabinet greenlighted the constitution of Punjab Zakat and Usher Council and Baitul Mal Council.

Approval was also given to giving the state land on lease for the construction of Al-Shifa Hospital for the treatment of eye diseases.

Similarly, Punjab Public Service Commission’s report for 2023 was also approved at the meeting.

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Aamir Aug 30, 2024 09:53am
Moves like these scare away the IMF. In a way maybe it's good as we need to get out of this mess ourselves.
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Mumtaz Malik Aug 30, 2024 10:44am
"The decision made by the Honorable Chief Minister of Punjab is highly commendable. However, I would also like to request a reduction in the fixed charges on gas consumption bills, which are,
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Mumtaz Malik Aug 30, 2024 10:45am
Being imposed at a rate of PRs 1,000/-. In rural areas, particularly at the Tehsil level, there is either no gas supply or very low pressure, yet these fixed charges are being forcefully applied.
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Mumtaz Malik Aug 30, 2024 10:51am
"It seems unfair that the poor are being forced to pay for what appears to be the result of gas theft by some individuals, or as though these charges benefit the elite class who enjoy,
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Mumtaz Malik Aug 30, 2024 10:52am
Who enjoy uninterrupted gas supply. Pakistan is an Islamic Republic, and in such a state, every individual—from the President to the common citizen—should be responsible for paying their bills.
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Mumtaz Malik Aug 30, 2024 10:53am
There must be justice for both the powerful and the poor alike. This issue needs to be addressed promptly."
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Mumtaz Malik Aug 30, 2024 10:59am
"The winter season is approaching, so I request that the gas supply be properly systematized. How can anyone take a bath in the cold weather if running a geyser or gas heater results in significantly,
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Mumtaz Malik Aug 30, 2024 11:05am
If running a geyser or gas heater results in significantly higher bill charges? This issue should be especially noted during the months of December to March."
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Mumtaz Malik Aug 30, 2024 11:05am
"Please have mercy on the elderly citizens of Pakistan, who have been the backbone of our nation for many years. They have served loyally, paying taxes from their salaries,
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Mumtaz Malik Aug 30, 2024 11:06am
And now, in their retirement, they deserve to enjoy some peace and comfort. The gas bills should be adjusted during the winter season to alleviate their burden."
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Builder Aug 30, 2024 11:38am
What relief? Three phase tariff has been increased by Rs. 4 in latest bills without announcing such move.
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Mumtaz Malik Aug 30, 2024 12:06pm
Pakistan's federal cabinet has approved a significant hike in the basic power tariff, raising it by PKR 5.72 per unit. This increase, effective from July 1, 2024,
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Mumtaz Malik Aug 30, 2024 12:06pm
Will raise the average electricity tariff to PKR 35.50 per unit. So where is relief ?.
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Mumtaz Malik Aug 30, 2024 12:08pm
S.R.O 1039 (I)/2024 July , 2024 A-1 GENERAL SUPPLY TARIFF - RESIDENTIAL v 1- 100 Units 16.48 vi 101- 200 Units 22.95 vii 201- 300 Units 34.26
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Mumtaz Malik Aug 30, 2024 12:10pm
People using units between 200 to 300 per months will see highest increase of Rs7.12 per unit as new price has been fixed at Rs34.26.
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Mumtaz Malik Aug 30, 2024 12:10pm
Consumers using 301 to 400 units will see an increase of Rs7.02, bringing the rate to Rs39.15 per unit in electricity bill in August 2024.
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Mumtaz Malik Aug 31, 2024 09:56am
"Despite the relief provided for up to 200 units, the current bill received for August 2024 remains unchanged at PKR 7,238. @ PRs = 22.9500.The detailed breakdown includes charges for Fuel Price ADJ.
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Mumtaz Malik Aug 31, 2024 09:57am
Further Tax, Extra Tax, Retailer Sales Tax, Meter Rent, TV Fee, GST, Income Tax, Electricity Duty, Government Excise Duty, F.C Surcharge, and more. At this rate,
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