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PM SAYS NOT TO DISCOURAGE SOLAR POWER AS ‘APNA METER, APNI READING’ APP LAUNCHED
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g PREMIER SHEHBAZ TERMS SAYS DESPITE CONCERNS, THE MOBILE APP LAUNCH AS GOVERNMENT MADE TOUGH A REVOLUTIONARY STEP DECISION TO REBASE PRICES WHICH WOULD BENEFIT AND NOT PASS THE BURDEN CONSUMERS TO CONSUMERS
PM Shehbaz visits Ch Nisar’s residence, invites him to rejoin PML-N ISLAMABAD
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RIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reaffirmed the government’s commitment not to discourage the solar power ‘boom’ and welcomed the ongoing process, which is regarded as the cheapest way of producing electricity in the world, state media reported. “Pakistan is among the few countries with the largest growth in solar energy production,” Premier Shehbaz Sharif said while addressing a launch of ‘Apna meter; Apni reading,’ a power smart mobile application, developed by the Ministry of Energy, Power Division, a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office said. The initiative aims at phasing out the role of meter readers in power distribution companies (Discos) across the country amid frustration
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday visited the residence of ‘disgruntled’ PMLN leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Sunday and inquired after his health, state media reported. According to party sources, the prime minister also extended an invitation to Chaudhary Nisar to rejoin the Pakistan Muslim LeagueNawaz (PML-N). The last meeting between the two leaders had taken place on September 7, 2024, when the prime minister condoled the death of Nisar’s sister, along with Informaby power consumers. The current pro rata system removes electricity consumers from the ‘protected category’ or pushes them into the next slab, leading to higher bills. Referring to vital reforms in the power sectors, the prime minister termed the launch of the mobile app as a revolutionary reform step that would benefit the consumers. “Its introduction in five languages would improve the provincial coordination and harmony among the provinces, he added, Radio Pakistan reported. The cere-
tion Minister Attaullah Tarar. During the latest meeting, PM Sharif inquired about Nisar’s health and discussed the possibility of his return to the party, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP). Nisar expressed gratitude for the prime minister’s visit but stated that he would consider rejoining PML-N after recovering his health and consulting with associates, sources said. Sources claimed that Ch Nisar asked the Prime Minister for some time to respond. According to sources, there are telephone contacts between the Prime Minister and the former Interior Minister.
mony was attended by ministers, parliamentarians, and relevant authorities. The prime minister said a series of reforms had been initiated in the relevant ministry for the last year and spearheaded by the minister and his team, who had been working hard and delivering substantial results, state broadcaster PTV News stated. In the past, he said they had taken different vital decisions and stressed upon more to provide maximum relief to the consumers.
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