Karachi”Provincial Minister for Energy, Planning, and Development Nasir Hussain Shah called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad.
During the meeting, Provincial Minister for Energy, Planning, and Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah briefed President Asif Ali Zardari on Sindh’s energy issues, the province’s representation in OGDCL, and other matters. He noted that problems are arising due to the lack of provincial representation in power companies.
Provincial Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah urged President Asif Ali Zardari to ensure the provincial government’s representation in K-Electric.
Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah also briefed on the establishment of the Sindh Electric Power Regulatory Authority (SEPRA), stating that the aim of this institution is “our own electricity, our own tariff” to provide relief to the people from high electricity costs.
President Asif Ali Zardari stated that Sindh is the hub of energy and that the development of Sindh is, in fact, the development of the entire country. He assured that Sindh’s energy issues will be addressed promptly and all concerns will be resolved.