Electricity Prices
Punjab’s Senior Provincial Minister, Marriyum Aurangzeb, delivered a major announcement on Monday that promises monthly relief to electricity consumers across the country.
During a press conference in Lahore, she confirmed that under a new government policy, electricity prices will now be reduced on a monthly basis — a move that she described as a significant achievement given Pakistan’s ongoing commitments under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme.
Aurangzeb framed the announcement as a special Eid gift from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to the people, emphasising that this was not a temporary measure but a sustained relief effort aimed at alleviating economic pressure on the general public.
“This is nothing short of a miracle,” she said, underscoring the fact that offering consistent relief within the constraints of an IMF agreement speaks volumes about the government’s commitment and strategic governance.
She linked the policy to a pre-election promise made by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. “Nawaz Sharif never made false promises,” she asserted, “and today, that commitment to the people has been fulfilled.”
The minister also used the opportunity to criticise the previous PTI-led government, blaming it for creating the conditions that led to high electricity tariffs, which soared to Rs45 per unit during its tenure. “We are not the ones who burdened the public with soaring bills,” she said, pointing fingers at the previous administration’s mismanagement.
Aurangzeb further added that the current government, led by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), has worked tirelessly over the past year to stabilise the economy.
She highlighted that inflation is finally beginning to decline, and electricity rates are decreasing — signs of renewed hope and recovery for the nation.
In addition to the energy policy update, Aurangzeb also revealed that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz will soon make an announcement regarding wheat procurement — another crucial issue for the province.
Addressing interprovincial tensions, she urged political parties not to politicise matters concerning water distribution. “Sindh has its own water and so does Punjab.
No one is stealing,” she stated, suggesting that any disputes should be resolved through the Council of Common Interests, where all provinces are represented.
Overall, her remarks painted a picture of a government focused on economic recovery, interprovincial harmony, and delivering on promises made to the public.
