RAWALPINDI, Jul 28 (APP): Negotiations between the government and Jamaat-e-Islami teams over electricity issues began here on Sunday.
Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture Attaullah Tarar, Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Balochistan Engineer Amir Muqam, senior leader of Muslim League (N) Tariq Fazal Chaudhry and Prime Minister’s Media Coordinator Badr Shahbaz comprised the government team.
Senior JI leader Liaquat Baloch was leading the Jamaat-e-Islami delegation
Earlier, talking to media after arrival at Commissioner Rawalpindi office, Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture Attaullah Tarar said that the government was taking all possible measures to reduce the electricity tariff by generating cheap and quality electricity. He said that Jamaat-e-Islami leaders would be provided complete information about power sector issues. He said Rs 50 billion subsidy has already been given to electricity consumers using up to 200 units.
“The government is also starting solar projects and diesel and oil-powered plants will be closed,” he said and added, installation of solar tubewells will reduce electricity consumption. Tarar said that no change had been made in the government’s negotiation team. He said that Minister for Power Awais Laghari was in China.
He said the government’s team will sit and hold talks with the leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami which had some issues related to electricity.
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