PM directs to take necessary steps to bring improvement in energy sector

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed to take all necessary steps to bring further improvement in the energy sector.

Chairing a meeting which reviewed reforms in the energy sector, he said all the stakeholders must fulfil their responsibilities in this regard within the stipulated period.

The Prime Minister said a mechanism be evolved so that the subsidy on electricity is only available to the poor and deserving people.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired a meeting in Islamabad today regarding setting up of a coastal oil refinery by Pak-Arab Refinery Company Limited (PARCO).

The meeting was informed that work on the setting up of the refinery will be started in a year time.

Imran Khan in his remarks termed the addition of PARCO refinery as a welcome step. He said the completion of this project will not only enhance our capacity in this sector but also help achieve the capability to domestically produce petroleum related products.  

 

— Prime Minister s Office, Pakistan (@PakPMO) December 7, 2020