Rs 14 per unit relief for consumers using up to 500 units

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Announces Relief for Electricity Consumers in Punjab

In a recent press conference held in Lahore, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announced that consumers in Punjab who use up to 500 units of electricity will receive a relief of 14 rupees per unit. This move is part of his broader effort to address the economic hardships faced by the populace, particularly concerning the soaring electricity bills.

Sharif expressed his awareness of the severe impact of inflation on the public, with a specific focus on the rising cost of electricity. He recalled his speech on October 21 at Minar-e-Pakistan, where he had highlighted the issue of escalating electricity bills and presented a comparison of the electricity bills during his tenure versus the present.

Reflecting on the past, Sharif emphasized that he empathizes with the current struggles of the people and frequently reminisces about the economic conditions of 2017. He praised the time when inflation was minimal, utility bills were lower, and people found it easier to manage their finances. Sharif recalled that during his tenure, the cost of living was manageable, with affordable vegetables and children attending school without financial strain. He recalled that in 2013, shortly after becoming Prime Minister, he personally visited Islamabad’s vegetable market to gauge the cost of living and spoke with vendors and buyers.

Sharif criticized the current administration for the deteriorating economic conditions, alleging that his removal from office was influenced by a personal grievance over not receiving a salary from his son, Hasan Nawaz. He questioned whether a Prime Minister could be ousted over such an issue and lamented the current state of the economy, which he claimed had worsened significantly since his departure.

Sharif defended his tenure by highlighting his administration’s achievements, including stabilizing the economy, reducing the dollar’s value to 95 rupees, and maintaining it around 104 rupees for four years. He attributed his removal to political maneuvers by a few judges, which he believes were intended to undermine his economic successes and disrupt the progress made during his time in office.

He expressed concern over the current economic situation, where the dollar has surged from 104 to 250 rupees, and questioned the accountability of those responsible for the country’s current financial woes.