Government Department Fights Are Leading To Electricity Shortage
Consumers and business have suffered plenty because of the electricity shortage. The sad part is that in addition to the wastage, corruption and theft, there are many fights going on between various government departments.
First one is between Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) and Indus River System Authority (Irsa) and is about the reduction of water releases from Tarbela and Mangla reservoirs ahead of time against the agreement between all stakeholders. There seems to be a total breakdown of communication between these agencies. However Pepco hopes that other measures will help mitigate the situation after mid January.
The second one is between Pakistan Power Resources (PPR) and Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) and it is over the Multan rental power plant, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. Further details are available at Business Recorder.
