Power Minister Awais Leghari announces on Friday that the federal government abolishes the long-standing facility of free electricity units for power sector employees. He makes the announcement on X. The Lahore High Court accepts the government’s petition. It paves the way for this major change. Leghari calls the decision a historic reform. It finally meets a decades-old public demand.
Court Backs Major Reform in Energy Sector
The minister stresses that the move comes under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s leadership. It marks the first time such a perk ends in Pakistan’s history. Moreover, the court ruling reverses an earlier stance. It treated free units as part of employment conditions. Officials now say the step brings fairness to the power sector. It helps ordinary citizens who struggle with rising bills every month.
Public Demand Finally Met After Years of Pressure
Leghari highlights that people across the country long demanded an end to this benefit. They paid full tariffs themselves. As a result, the government fulfills this persistent call. It commits to further reforms that focus on transparency and financial discipline. In addition, the minister promises continued efforts to improve the energy sector. He aims to provide real relief to consumers.
The announcement brings relief to millions of households. They felt the system favoured insiders. Power sector employees lose this perk. Officials insist the decision promotes equality and strengthens the overall system. Leghari adds that the government remains fully committed to every necessary step for the nation’s collective progress.
Government abolishes free electricity units for power sector employees after court ruling. It fulfills long-standing public demand for fairness.
