Summary:
- Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori has called on Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah to implement an electricity subsidy for Sindh similar to the relief recently announced for Punjab.
- The Punjab government has introduced a two-month power subsidy for consumers using up to 500 units, a move welcomed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
- Tessori also expressed concern over the impact of recent floods in Sindh and announced aid for affected residents.
Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori has urged Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah to allocate funds in the provincial budget to match the electricity relief recently granted in Punjab. Tessori’s appeal follows Punjab’s announcement of a two-month subsidy that reduces power bills by Rs14 per unit for consumers using up to 500 units. This move, announced by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif and endorsed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has been described as a historic relief package.
However, the decision has sparked controversy and criticism from other provinces, with several political parties accusing the Punjab government of using provincial subsidies for political gain. In response, Tessori has emphasized the need for similar financial relief in Sindh to avoid exacerbating public discontent.
Tessori has also highlighted the severe consequences of recent torrential rains in Sindh, which have left many residents displaced and in need of assistance. To address this, he announced that ration bags are being distributed to flood-affected areas and that he will personally visit the regions hit hardest by the disaster.
Amid these issues, Tessori reassured the public that the funding for various initiatives, including rewards for sports achievements, does not come from the provincial budget. This follows a recent increase in electricity tariffs approved by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), which has affected domestic consumers across the country, including Karachi, albeit with some exemptions.
