PM to take action against officials for electricity overbilling

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to investigate officials and officers of power distribution companies accused of overcharging consumers by adding excess units to their electricity bills.

During a meeting focused on Power Sector reforms and Solarisation, PM Shehbaz ordered the immediate suspension of such officials. He emphasized that those involved in this “anti-public” practice should face consequences. The prime minister specifically highlighted the need to expose individuals who overcharge protected consumers using less than 200 units per month.

Additionally, PM Shehbaz called for accelerated efforts to generate electricity from renewable sources, stating that the country can no longer afford to rely on imported fuel. He noted that low-cost renewable energy would help reduce electricity bills for consumers.

Furthermore, the prime minister directed the Power Division to shut down inefficient state-owned power plants that produce expensive electricity using imported fuel.