Former Energy Minister Imtiaz Shaikh has raised concerns about Sindhsupplying cheaper electricity to the central government while providingmore expensive energy to the people within the province, as reported by ARYNews on Saturday.
He commented on the recent increase in power tariffs, stating that therising electricity prices have become unbearable and have significantlyimpacted the lives of the people. Imtiaz Shaikh highlighted that Sindhcontributes between eight to ten thousand megawatts of electricity to thenational grid through various sources such as coal and alternative energygeneration.
The former minister had previously written a letter to the State Ministerfor Petroleum, addressing the injustices in the distribution of gas andelectricity to Sindh, and urging the federal government to address theseissues.
In his letter, he emphasized the acute gas shortage in Sindh, leading togas load shedding that is affecting both the public and industries. This,in turn, is causing unemployment and economic losses.
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He pointed out that Sindh produces 2.111 million cubic feet per day(MMcf/day) of gas but requires only 1600-1700 MMcf/day for its own needs.However, the province is only receiving 700-800 MMcf/day of gas from thefederal government.
Imtiaz Shaikh called for a new gas allocation policy in consultation withthe Sindh Government and requested Sindh’s representation in federal energyregulatory bodies and K-Electric’s board of directors.
