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ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Minister for Water and Power, Khawaja
Muhammad Asif Tuesday said the government would settle arrears and
all other issues with the Sindh government shortly.
The complaints about loadshedding by the Sindh government would also
be addressed, he told media persons after a meeting with Chief
Minister Sindh, Murad Ali Shah here.
The Minister said electricity transmission system across the country needs up-gradation and it would be made on priority basis.
Replying to a question regarding load shedding in the country, he said that the government was committed to over come the energy crisis and efforts
of the government in this regard are in progress to end the load shedding from all over the country as possible.
On the occasion, Murad Ali Shah said the Sindh government has
no such major differences on the issue of electricity with the Federal government and it would be resolved shortly.
“We already have positive negotiations with the Federal
government on issues and we are optimistic about settlement of
arrears’ issue shortly,” he added.
The Chief Minister said all the closed power plants in Sindh
would be made operational shortly for reducing loadshedding in the
province.
Murad Ali Shah said that the Minister for Water and Power assured him for maximum cooperation from the Federal Government to minimise loadshedding in Sindh.
Commenting on the meeting, the Chief Minister expressed his satisfaction over the meeting and said, “The meeting with the Minister for Water and Power held in a good atmosphere and remained fruitful.”
The Chief Minister said he has also demanded of the federal
government to provide direct electricity to Sindh from
transmission line.
Murad Ali Shah dispelled the imprssion about theft of electricity in
the province and said “It is not correct and contrary to facts.”