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Widespread and prolonged power outages in most parts of the country continued on Thursday despite Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s order to reduce duration of loadshedding, Dunya News reported.
Urban areas are facing 10 hours while rural are suffering 14-hour power cuts every day.
On the other hand, Sui Norther Gas Pipeline (SNGPL) authorities have suspended gas supply to fertilizer plants to boost power generation.
50 million cubic feet of gas will be supplied to power plants from today evening whereas electricity generation will increase by 800MW, sources told.
Resultantly, loadshedding will reduce by two hours.
During hearing of case pertaining to electricity loadsheeding, the Chief Justice of Lahore High Court today remarked that uncontrolled power thefts highlight government’s failure to tackle the crisis.
He said government did not fulfill its responsibility to stop power theft, over-billing and conserve electricity.
Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial said new project will be operational after four years but where is the solution for current scenario.
He directed the federal government to present its policy regarding electricity loadshedding by June.
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