ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power and Petroleum Omar Ayub Khan has said that another 100 electricity feeders in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa shall be cleared from theft by the end of December 2019 as an extensive campaign on these feeders is in full swing.
The federal minister was talking to Chief Minister KP Mehmood Khan who along with provincial Finance Minister Taimur Saleem Jhangra and provincial Adviser on Energy Himayatullah Khan called on him. Jahangir Khan Tareen, federal secretaries of power and petroleum divisions and other officials were also present.
The federal minister informed CM KP that load management shall also come to zero on clearance of these 100 feeders. Electricity, oil and gas-related matters pertaining to the province were discussed in detail during the meeting.
Omar Ayub assured the chief minister that both power and petroleum divisions will extend their complete support for development of industries and other businesses in the province. He said major projects by both divisions are already in the pipeline.
Talking about the provision of uninterrupted electricity, the federal minister said that sufficient amount of power exists at the national grid and the Power Division is taking effective steps in order to remove hurdles in provision of electricity to maximum areas.
He also apprised the CM KP about the anti-theft campaign. He thanked the chief minister and and entire provincial government for their support in the operation against electricity thieves.
CM KP thanked the federal minister for their active support in development of industries and other business in the province. He also assured the power minister of all out support against power thieves and said the provincial government has been extending full support in this regard.
