Punjab Govt Announce Free Electricity For Poor Consumers

Web Desk — Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz on Monday announced that the Punjab government would provide free electricity to those consumers who use 100 units in a month.

Hamza revealed that the government has set aside Rs100 billion for the free electricity program that according to him will benefit at least nine million households.

He however added that households which consumed up to 100 units per month in the last six months will be eligible to get free power.

He reiterated that the incumbent government understands the problems of distressed masses amid soaring inflation. Hamza further announced to provide free solar panels to deserving families, saying the economic situation will soon return to normalcy in the country.

The development comes days after Power Authority jacked up the electricity tariff by Rs7.90 per unit on account of monthly fuel adjustment (MFA) for May 2022.