PM Abbasi direct­s author­ities to spare Sehr, Iftar from blacko­utsISLAMABAD: In an indication that loadshedding is not likely to end – not even during Ramazan — Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has directed the authorities concerned to at least spare Sehr (pre-dawn) and Iftaar (breaking of fast) timings from loadshedding. During the remaining fasting hours, the loadshedding would continue — as per routine in areas where it is being carried out, official sources said. If the government is producing surplus electricity and claims to end loadshedding across Pakistan, then what prompts the prime minister to ensure no power interruption and that, too, only during Sehr and Iftar timings in Ramazan?” the official asked. PTI rubbishes govt’s ‘zero loadshedding’ claim“If we finally have become self-sufficient in the power generation as claimed by our government, we don’t need to make special arrangements for ending loadshedding during Ramazan or any other occasion.”PM Abbasi publically reiterated on different occasions that the federal government ensured ‘zero loadshedding’ across the country. The areas where line losses were high would see loadshedding on a regular basis as per the related schedules.

Source: The Express Tribune April 03, 2018 15:45 UTC