Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has asked authorities to formulate a comprehensive strategy to stabilise electricity tariffs.
While chairing a meeting on energy sector reforms, the PM said facilities should be provided to industrial and domestic electricity consumers, according to a statement issued by the PM Office on Saturday.
Speaking during the meeting, PM Shehbaz directed that line losses be significantly reduced by improving the electricity transmission system and emphasised promoting the use of modern technology in the energy sector, read the communique.
He also directed the promotion of renewable energy projects to address the energy shortage in the country.
وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف کی زیرِ صدارت توانائی کے شعبے میں اصلاحات کے حوالے سے اجلاس
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) May 2, 2026
اجلاس میں وزیراعظم کو گھریلو صارفین اور صنعت کے لیے بجلی کی کھپت کے حوالے سے سفارشات پیش کی گئیں۔
وزیراعظم نے توانائی کے شعبے میں جدید ٹیکنالوجی کے استعمال کو فروغ دینے اور صارفین کو بلوں کی… pic.twitter.com/GIFxt7NW0I
Further, he directed authorities concerned to continue strict measures for the elimination of electricity theft across the country.
Earlier, Power Minister Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari warned that reliance on costly fuels could place a financial burden on electricity consumers.
Addressing a press briefing, he said that Pakistan received a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cargo on Thursday, allowing authorities to restore normal electricity supply.
