In response to increasing protests against high electricity bills across the country, Pakistan has formulated a relief plan and shared it with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The plan aims to secure a relief amount of Rs250 billion in electricity bills for the consumers.
The relief plan focuses on providing relief to consumers who use up to 400 units of electricity on a monthly basis. One of the recommendations in the plan is to roll back the recent Rs7 per unit increase in the basic electricity tariff. This rollback will be implemented in a phased manner.
Pakistan has also requested the approval of the IMF to allow installment facilities for electricity consumers. The Finance Ministry will provide a written guarantee to the IMF for the collection of August and September bills in installments.
Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, the Caretaker Finance Minister, emphasized the government’s commitment to the welfare of the country’s poor. She assured that the government would prevent any further hardships and strive to alleviate the burden on vulnerable sections of society.
The relief plan is part of Pakistan’s effort to address the concerns raised by electricity consumers and ensure their well-being.