February 22, 2006	Wednesday	Muharram 23, 1427

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 21: Minister for Water and Power Liaqat Ali Jatoi has directed the Karachi Electric Supply Company to ensure uninterrupted supply of electricity in the city during the summer season.

Talking to the new KESC management here, the minister directed the company to firm up a power generation plan to meet the growing demand of the city for the next five to 10 years.

An official announcement stated that the minister asked the KESC management to gear up its power generation system and improve the transmission system.

He asked the management to upgrade its system and replace old transformers and long transmission lines.

Electricity demand of Karachi, he said, was increasing by six per cent annually and the new management would have to work hard to meet the challenge.

Mr Jatoi was informed that work on Hubco-KESC interconnection transmission line would be completed by April 30.

KESC Chief Executive Officer Frank Schershmidt briefed the minister on the current power generation and future requirements.

He assured the minister that the management would provide uninterrupted power supply to the people of Karachi during summer.

The meeting discussed various options and plans to enhance smooth power supply to Karachi and adjoining areas.