ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced exemption for fueladjustment charges in August’s billing to power consumers who use under 300units.

Earlier, the government announced relief for consumers using under 200units of electricity, however, PM expanded the relief, saying 100 unitswill make a difference in inflationary times.

PM while addressing a seminar in the federal capital, said the exemptionwill cover 75 percent of the power consumers across Pakistan, and furtherrequested Finance Minister to exempt electricity bills for people inflood-hit areas.

Sharif reiterated a myriad of problems for the coalition government,lambasting the previous regime for creating difficulties.

The government announced further relief as power consumers stage protestdemonstrations against an exorbitant hike in bills. A large number ofcitizens staged demonstration in Lahore, Faisalabad, Karachi, Peshawar, andother cities.

PM while slamming the ousted government for not abiding by the IMFagreement, clarified why the incumbent government has to jack up oil prices.

He however appreciated the brotherly countries and other nations forlending assistance to South Asian country after massive floods.