ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Water and Power Khawaja Muhammad Asif said that the Government can not end load-shedding problem instantly.

Speaking in the National Assembly session on Tuesday, Khawaja said that the people are suffering from load shedding and higher rates of the electricity units due to the inappropriate policies designed in the past.

Instant short term solutions a road map are being developed to end it gradually, he added. He said that a com ... read more

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