ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb reviewed the structural reforms being undertaken in the power sector to improve its efficiency and service delivery.
Speaking on the occasion, the finance minister said that the reforms included reorganising the boards of directors of Discos by adding specialists from the private sector and lowering the number of candidates from the government. This would increase the boards’ effectiveness and enhance the quality of services provided overall, he added.
The minister made these remarks during a meeting with Chairman Board of Directors K-Electric (KE) Mark Skelton. Member Board of Directors KE Javed Kureishi, , Mubasher H. Sheikh, Member Board of Directors KE, CEO KE Moonis Alvi,Chief Regulatory Affairs KE Imran Qureshi, and senior officials of the Finance Division were also present on the occasion.
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The meeting was convened to exchange views around K-Electric’s plans for catering to growing energy demands of Karachi and the company’s transition to renewables to ensure affordable and sustainable energy for the residents of port city.
The KE team briefed the Minister regarding its plans to include renewable in its generation mix, with a view to lowering down the cost of electricity for Karachi. They also apprised the Minister of other initiatives being taken by KE for improved service delivery to residents of Karachi.
He reiterated the government’s resolve to ensure private sector participation in all government-owned discos and gencos and mentioned the start of process of privatizing of three discos in line with the Prime Minister’s vision to enable and facilitate the private sector to lead the economy.
The minister also lauded the initiatives taken by K-Electric for further investment and expansion of its energy and distribution operations, and assured full support for its efforts to transition to renewables and production of cheaper and affordable energy through the use of domestic resources.
