Electricity tariff for industries reduced by Rs 4.04 per unit: Awais Leghari

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Friday said that electricity tariffs for industries have been reduced by Rs 4.04 per unit under a special relief package announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

In a statement shared on social media platform X, the minister said that the financial burden on industrial electricity bills, which stood at Rs 8.90 per unit at the start of the government’s tenure, has now been reduced to zero.

He said that the removal of this burden would also lead to a reduction in wheeling charges, with an average decrease of Rs 4.04 per unit under the cross-subsidy mechanism for industries.

As a result of these measures, Leghari said, electricity would now be available to industrial consumers at approximately 11.5 cents per unit, a move expected to enhance industrial competitiveness and support economic growth.

The minister credited Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s leadership and guidance for the decision, stating that the relief package reflects the government’s commitment to reviving industry and reducing production costs.

Concluding his message, Leghari expressed optimism about the country’s economic direction, saying the initiative aligns with the government’s broader vision of “Uraan Pakistan.”