The Sindh Chief Minister's directive aims to address the increasing load-shedding issues in poorer neighborhoods as summer approaches, emphasizing the need for affordable electricity solutions. Shah expressed concern over the prolonged power outages affecting vulnerable communities and called for sustainable solutions to reduce these hardships.
POLITICSPublished 30 Apr 2026 • Published 1h ago
Karachi Energy Department Study on Targeted Electricity Subsidies
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On April 30, 2026, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah directed the Energy Department and K-Electric to study a targeted subsidy program for electricity consumers in Karachi to alleviate hardships faced by low-income households. This initiative comes amid ongoing criticism of the Sindh government's resource management, particularly in light of a Rs3.6 trillion budget and severe governance challenges highlighted by former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi.
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