Islamabad: The federal and provincial governments have decided to take joint measures to reduce electricity load shedding in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to Express News, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur visited the Ministry of Interior, where he met with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Energy Minister Owais Leghari. During their meeting, they discussed critical issues related to electricity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Following the meeting, the three officials held a joint press conference, announcing that both the federal and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governments will collaborate to address the province’s electricity issues. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi mentioned that prior meetings between the Chief Minister and Owais Leghari had hinted at a potential major crisis, but today’s meeting marked a significant breakthrough.
Chief Minister Gandapur stated that all relevant institutions would work together to tackle load shedding. He expressed pride in the province’s electricity production and emphasized their collective efforts to find a solution. While acknowledging that resolving these issues will take time, he assured that interim relief would be provided to the public. He also highlighted plans to promote solar energy, encouraging people to adopt solar systems.
Energy Minister Owais Leghari noted that despite differing political agendas, they had a productive discussion. He praised the Interior Minister’s role in facilitating the dialogue and revealed that the collaborative model devised in the meeting could be implemented in other provinces to reduce electricity theft.
Leghari further emphasized that this joint initiative by Tehreek-e-Insaf, Muslim League-N, and other parties represents a significant step towards improving the country’s conditions.
According to insider sources, during the meeting, Chief Minister Gandapur raised concerns about 18-hour power outages in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In response, Owais Leghari pointed out that billions of rupees worth of electricity is stolen in the province and urged that curbing electricity theft could lead to a 24-hour power supply.
