Punjab Education Minister Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan has said that the government is committed to resolve energy crisis. All sources including traditional and alternate are being used to overcome this crisis. As many as 4,000 schools will shifted to solar energy during next year. He said that the PML (N) government would rid the country of load shedding by 2017, which will help end unemployment and the economic crisis.
He expressed these views while addressing a seminar on the topic of “Energy Crisis in Pakistan, International Context and Potential Solutions,” organised by the Lahore Leads University on Thursday. Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Munawar Sultana, energy experts, a large number of teachers, and students, were present on the occasion. The minister said that the government is taking all measures to overcome the energy crisis, which has restored the confidence of foreign investors. Agreements for energy projects are being signed with several countries, including China, Turkey and Germany, he added.
He said that in developed countries markets are closed by 8 or 9 pm, whereas our bazaars remain open until late night despite the energy crisis. The masses would have to stand by the government to resolve the energy crisis, as collective efforts are required to curb this menace. He said that we would have to come up the expectation of the people for the progress and prosperity of the country. People have the power to vote and can reject those who do not deliver, he added. He said that government is committed to resolving the energy crisis and huge funds have been allocated for this purpose.
