Federal Minister for Water and Power Naveed Qamar on Tuesday said the government was considering raising the electricity tariffs by 12 percent. Speaking to reporters, Qamar said the electricity tariffs will be increased by 12 percent despite a reduction in fuel adjustment charges during the current fiscal year.
To a question regarding the Kishanganga Dam, Qamar termed the International Arbitrary Court’s interim decision a great success for Pakistan. The court has ordered a halt to the dam s construction, warning that it would create problems for India if the country continued work on the project till the final verdict.
Massive 12% raise in power tariff
