ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari said on Thursday that on the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a task force for implementing structural reforms in the power sector has been constituted to review all aspects for improvement in the power sector.
He said that since its inception, the incumbent government under the leadership of Shehbaz Sharif has started work to implement structural reforms in the power sector and around 20 to 22 key points have been identified in this regard.
He said that the prime minister has entrusted me with the responsibility of chairing the task force. The task force would examine in detail all issues related to power sector reforms. All government institutions will coordinate the implementation of reforms in letter and spirit, he said.
He said we have little time and it is imperative to provide dividend to the nation and consumers.
Speaking on the occasion, Co-Chairman of the task force Muhammad Ali said that today was the first meeting of the task force and it would meet regularly on a daily basis in the coming days. The terms of reference (TOR) of the task force have already been drafted, he said, adding that the task force will also look into IPP issues besides taking measures to increase the cost of power generation.
