The industrialists of Lahore Township Industrial Area (LTIA) have decided to close down their industrial units to protest against the anti-industry behaviour of Lesco authorities. The decision to this effect was taken at an emergent meeting of Lahore Township Industrial Association held under the chairmanship of LTIA chairman Baber Mehmood Chaudhry.
Among others, LTIA vice-chairmen Chaudhry Zaheer Bhutta and Wasimuddin Chughtai also attended the meeting. Addressing the meeting, Baber said that despite an agreement with the Lesco authorities that they would ensure continuous supply of electricity to the industrial units during day timings, long duration unscheduled power outages have become order of the day in the industrial estate.
He said that there are a number of industrial processes that require continuous supply of power but it seems that the Lesco authorities are least concerned to realise the gravity of situation. He appealed to the Federal Minister for Water and Power Raja Pervaiz Ashraf to look into the matter and direct Lesco authorities for continuous supply of electricity to he industrial area.