ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to significantly reduce electricity load shedding in high-loss areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a move hailed as a major relief and a goodwill gesture for the province’s populace.
Under the special directives of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, a high-level meeting was held to deliberate in detail on the energy issues facing the province. The meeting was attended by Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Leghari, Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik, Special Assistant, Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi, the Chief Secretary, and other senior officials.
PTI-Era Feeder Blackout System Ends , Implements Transformer-Based Load Management
During the meeting, Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Leghari briefed participants that a transformer-based load management system is being introduced in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, permanently abolishing the old, traditional practice of shutting down entire feeders. This modern system will provide relief to consumers in areas previously affected by collective load shedding.
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi had strongly requested a reduction in prolonged and unjustified load shedding in high-loss areas while highlighting public hardships during the meeting, a request that was approved by the federal government.
Appeal for Cooperation to Ensure Uninterrupted Supply
The Federal Ministry of Energy expressed its resolve to make electricity supply more efficient through the new system. However, officials also emphasized that timely payment of dues and the eradication of power theft are indispensable for uninterrupted transmission and the sustainable operation of the network. The government has appealed to citizens to support this positive state initiative by paying their electricity bills on time.
At the conclusion of the meeting, federal and provincial leadership agreed to maintain close coordination to find a permanent and sustainable solution to the energy challenges confronting the people of the province.
