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Discussion on the current political and economic scenario:People took to streets against inflated electricity bills and heavy taxes in parts of the country on Sunday.During the demonstrations, people vehemently chanted slogans against the government, holding them accountable for the exorbitant power bills.
Protests were held in Multan, Faisalabad, Nowshera, Bahawalpur, Sadiqabad, Hujra Shah Muqeem, Okara, Kasur, Malakand and other areas of the country.
Amid sloganeering, the agitaters demanded the government to withdraw the inflated bills and reduce the electricity taxes.
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Sunday sought more time to decide on exorbitant electricity bills, triggering massive protest across the country.
According to a statement issued by Prime Minister Office after the emergency meeting held under the chairmanship of PM Kakar, it was decided that no step would be taken in haste which would harm the country.
The PM directed the authorities to take “concrete steps” for a reduction in inflated electricity bills and present the plan to him within the next 48 hours.
The sources said that a decision could not be made today to provide immediate relief to the public from the electricity bills, and there will be another session tomorrow regarding electricity rates and bills.
The sources informed that the caretaker prime minister sought reports and recommendations to provide relief to the public.
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29 сен 2024
