ISLAMABAD – The caretaker government has decided to impose another tax inthe name of Diamer Bhasha and Mohmund Dam surcharges after it imposedNeelum Jehlum Project surcharges on the electricity consumers few weeksearlier.
According to details, the Ministry of water and power has decided to levysurcharges on the consumers in their electric bills in order to raise fundsfor the construction of Diamer Bhasha and Mohmund Dams to comply with theorder of the apex court of collecting funds.
Sources said that funds collected so far come to Rs. 260 million andefforts are being made to continue further collection. The Pemra willdecide as to when and how much surcharges is to be levied.