ISLAMABAD: The federal energy ministry on Friday denied K-Electric’s claims of fuel shortage, insisting instead that the power utility company has failed to enhance its system. Besides, the federal cabinet has already approved the provision of additional 1,100MW from the national grid to KE, adds the statement. Meanwhile, the power utility company cited the shortage of furnace oil and gas, as reasons for unabated prolonged load shedding, claiming that the situation would normalise soon given the government’s decision to import the fuel. The spokesperson lamented that the power utility company did not invest in the up-gradation or modernisation of its system, due to which it is facing hurdles at the time of peak demand. The federal government’s support for the provision of uninterrupted power supply to residents of the metropolis was reiterated.

Source: Pakistan Today June 26, 2020 14:15 UTC