PM Nawaz expresses resentment over power outages

Dawn.com | Mateen HaiderUpdated June 20, 2015

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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday reprimanded Secretary Water and Power Younus Dagha over power outages in several parts of the country. — AFP/File

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday reprimanded Secretary Water and Power Younus Dagha over power outages in several parts of the country.

During the meeting with Dagha, the prime minister also expressed displeasure over the preliminary report submitted by the Secretary of Water and Power and directed him to address citizens' complaints at the earliest.

Power outages during Sehr and Iftar timings were reported from several cities across the country on Friday contrary to the federal government’s announcement of supplying uninterrupted electricity during these timings in the holy month.

Prolonged power outages of up to 20 hours were also reported from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which resulted in violent protests.

Know more: Violent protests erupt in parts of KP over prolonged loadshedding

The premier had earlier “expressed resentment over power outages during Sehr and Iftar”, said a statement issued by the Prime Minister House last night.

He had sought a report and had directed the water and power ministry to immediately address the complaints.

Take a look: Protests against power outages turn violent

Dagha's report on power outages, which was submitted to the PM today, said that the water and power ministry was able to provide uninterrupted electricity to about 75 to 80 per cent of areas in the country on the first day of Ramazan.

The report stated that there were difficulties in areas where Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) and Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) are situated. It said that both companies had received a large number of complaints from residents of the areas.

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Citing the reason for power outages, the report said it was due to the severe heatwave in the country which has been ongoing for the past two to three days. It also said that there was an increase in the demand of electricity beyond 21,000 MW.

The secretary assured Prime Minister Nawaz that his ministry was fully aware of people's difficulties, adding that steps were being taken to continue the provision of electricity in Ramazan.

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Truth

Jun 20, 2015 02:04pm

Our PM seems to be working as 'king', issuing so many statements just to placate the common masses. In reality of our parliamentary democracy set-up he is 'head' of the cabinet of ministers, and as such has more, if not equal, responsibility for successes / failures of the working of the cabinet.

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Mansoor Banglani

Jun 20, 2015 02:08pm

Dear Mr. Prime Minister, after your resentment, the WAPDA authorities have further increased the timing of loadshedding.

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Jun 20, 2015 02:09pm

PM very well knows that 'no load shedding during Sehri and Iftari' is simply NOT workable based on present supply and demand position of power generation and transmission system. However, he chooses to issue such statements off and on seemingly to fool the people that it is not his fault, if there is load shedding during Sehri and Iftar.

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syed wasim haider

Jun 20, 2015 02:15pm

Please tell your ministers not to give unrealistic statements.Enough of them. It seems their secretaries are playing with them.

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Juggernaut

Jun 20, 2015 02:15pm

how will they provide electricity when they do not have...

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Alex

Jun 20, 2015 02:29pm

One of the best of genratingelctric city is from neclur power bt we dnt knw this yet

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V for Vendetta

Jun 20, 2015 02:29pm

This democracy is fake. PMLN had promised to wipe out load-shedding within 6 months. And now every statement of theirs is utterly political.

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Blue Saffron

Jun 20, 2015 02:34pm

Why doesn't the government publish a weekly progress report on electricity deficit planning/delivery/narrowing of gap. Whatever you may want to call it.

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Sohail

Jun 20, 2015 02:35pm

Mr PM! Your are responsible for it. This is your team which consists of friends, cronies, undeserving people having no vision except making money for themselves.

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citizen

Jun 20, 2015 02:36pm

Some thing basically wrong in the system...If you look at the neighbour, an average single state like Maharashtra got a generation capacity of 31,000 MW where as the country's total output is around 17,000 MW....How we can catchch with them?

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excalibur

Jun 20, 2015 02:38pm

why no action on the Minister responsible

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Agitated

Jun 20, 2015 02:44pm

In the previous govt., a duff promise was made by Pervez Ashraf that all of Pakistan's power shortages will be a thing of the past by December 2009. He put the blame on Musharaf's govt for not producing a single additional mega Watt during their tenure. Come seven years later, under civilian rules the situation is even worse. NS will make another duff gesture and his supporters will buy into that and all will be forgotten and passed on to the next musical chair winner.

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Jason

Jun 20, 2015 02:47pm

Half of India have 24/7 electricity, and you can't even get 3 hours of peer??

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Ali

Jun 20, 2015 02:56pm

People of Pakistan deserve Shareefs and Zardaris.. They asked for it... They should not regret it now..

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Asif Raza

Jun 20, 2015 02:59pm

Simply expressing the displeasure is not enough Mr. PM. We have tired of it, please.

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Expat Pakistani

Jun 20, 2015 03:03pm

If only resentment and disappointment could make up for he shortfall.

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umair

Jun 20, 2015 03:17pm

Where is Abid Sher Ali... Guess he is vacationing in Switzerland

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YOUR NAME

Jun 20, 2015 03:20pm

my all friends write best.,i can't say any words but only request the PM to stop all the AC in assembly hall and offices then they know how the people past life in villiges without light......

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Sal

Jun 20, 2015 03:24pm

This is all lip servicing. If they can not provide public the clean water and electric, they should resign. We have the elected leaders for 7 years and there is no planning and strategy. However, these leaders are billionaire in dollars. Shame on them.

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Fareed

Jun 20, 2015 03:30pm

PM only seems to be concerned over electricity load shedding. Supply of clean water is also a requirement of citizens who pay several taxes. Why is he silent over this issue.

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Yildirim

Jun 20, 2015 03:36pm

13 hours without power in Gulberg 3, E-3 block in Lahore today June 20. What a pack of lies by PM Nawaz Sharif, WAPDA, LESCO and the ministers and Secretary Power

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Yildirim

Jun 20, 2015 03:37pm

12 hours load shedding for textile industry since start of Ramzan. Good bye to exports and the textile industry of Pakistan.

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Ajamal

Jun 20, 2015 03:52pm

PM should reserve his anger and displeasure for his close friend Kh Asif and nephew Abid Sher Ali, instead of venting it to the poor Secretary.

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Ajamal

Jun 20, 2015 03:54pm

Obviously the shortages will not go away with dramas of Nandipur Power and Solar Park. You can't fool all the people all the time.

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nac Paris

Jun 20, 2015 03:58pm

Nothing moves in the Federal and Provincial government of Punjab without blink of eye from Shariff brothers. Why in KP loading shedding schedule not being observed by PML-N. Are they being victimized when they are self sufficient in supply and demand. Party politic in Pakistan is destroying the Country

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Jun 20, 2015 04:00pm

I meant GW in the last post, not MW.

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Young Pakistanis

Jun 20, 2015 04:01pm

Its time to wrap up!!

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noshin

Jun 20, 2015 04:04pm

Respected premier after issuing statements on varrious issues it's also a part of your duty to ascertain the implementation. regards!

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Zunair

Jun 20, 2015 04:05pm

The fact is this nation deserves people like these

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zafar

Jun 20, 2015 04:23pm

It is time to spend another 50 Billion on another metro project for 100,000 people while the country of 200 million suffers. Where is the power minster in this picture or anyone from the power distribution companies. What about anticipating the needs and planning ahead. I am sure there is another circular debt payment crisis looming as we discuss this. Why can't this government find any money for Neelum hydropower to add 1000MW of clean energy to the mix. What is the status of other projects?

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PML-N Supporter

Jun 20, 2015 04:26pm

Dear Mian Sahab, You might be well wisher of this nation. The Lahori group around you has held you hostage with continuous wrong information. Please come and see here in Gulberg Posh area of Lahore and see level of load shedding in last 24 hours (Date:20th June-2 nd Roza). Please ensure that you should get correct information about load shedding in major cities. We are afraid that the group around you might start giving you fake newspapers just to keep you aloof until masses reach Prime Minister House like last year. It is not too late. Please reduce load shedding in this Holy Month and things will improve. Well Wisher and Supporter, PML-N Voter

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ranji

Jun 20, 2015 04:27pm

It is time to wrap up this government and make sure nobody escapes justice if guilty!! Either hold fresh polls free and fair for once or interim government and cleanse the mess Not even one second more for this government. The leaders promised load shedding will be over after six months if they come to power. Todays, its second Ramadan and its terrible condition even in posh areas of Lahore. Citizens of Lahore

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Aziz Peshawar

Jun 20, 2015 04:29pm

KP is producing enough electricity. First, it should fulfill its needs and then give the rest to the Punjab. Now the situation is in reverse....more than 20 hours without it in Peshawar and in kp....It is justice, democracy (by the majority) and Pakistan

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Jun 20, 2015 04:31pm

If one thinks very carefully and minutely without prejudice, at least to me it seems, the future is very bleak. No new investments have been planned to augment the power capacity, no new power plants have been planned, no study of how to stop transmission losses etc., We, I presume,are relying on Chinese to come and make investment in these areas. Pity.

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sam

Jun 20, 2015 04:35pm

no worries metro is there...

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sam

Jun 20, 2015 04:37pm

@Aziz Peshawar ask PML N for metro and other prioritized projects like yellow cab, laptop, sasti roti , motorway crap..

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zafar

Jun 20, 2015 04:46pm

@PML-N Supporter All those living in a fool's paradise!

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Gfellow

Jun 20, 2015 04:53pm

How many hours electricity you get mr. PM. I bet it is 24 hours plus.

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Gfellow

Jun 20, 2015 04:59pm

Power plants and associated infrastructure needs huge capital investments. Pakistan hardly generates its own resources and spends most of the resources on defense. No party, or prime minister can change this situation unless people of Pakistan rise and ask that the spending priorities be changed and more internal resources are generated. Else every body as they say in USA is spinning the wheels.

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Ali

Jun 20, 2015 05:03pm

Nawaz shareef paid Rs 480 billion to PPI immediately after assuming power. Circular debt is over Rs 600 billion again. Billions spent on Quaid e Azam solar park and Nandipur and self projection, electricity prices doubled and hardly any KW added to national grid. Thats nothing less than a scandal.

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M. Asghar

Jun 20, 2015 05:07pm

For the the PM every problem is solved through uttering a few words; this shows the utter height of being disconnected from the reality of things.

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rathorew

Jun 20, 2015 05:19pm

What stupid remarks from the Prime Minister. If Pakistan has a shortage of electricity, statements are not going to fill the gap. Shouting at bureaucrats is typical of a bullying politician who has no understanding of the problem.

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cameronz

Jun 20, 2015 05:28pm

Come to metro islamabad. No loadshedding in sectors close to metro. Thanks Hanif Abbasi

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Jun 20, 2015 05:29pm

PM is showing anger as if he is not aware that there is acute shortage of electricity. Please don't issue statements just to pacify people as its useless.

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Abhay

Jun 20, 2015 05:32pm

Be happy!!!! PM has more than 'taken notice'

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Fareed

Jun 20, 2015 05:47pm

@Abhay Be Happy. PM is a billionaire while the poor keep hoping for electricity and water

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Haider Rehman Real

Jun 20, 2015 05:49pm

Situation in KP is worst. Open discrimination

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fida USA

Jun 20, 2015 05:53pm

He had sought a report and had directed the water and power ministry to immediately address the complaints. Nawaz Sharif act after the fact. A typical ruling class behavior. Sad story of Pakistan. Knowing that hot summer season and Ramadan is around the corner, a responsible government should have prepared themselves, instead shading crocodile tears after the fact. The fault lies with the electorates, who elect such individuals to the Parliament, whose only aim in life is to collect riches at the expense of the country and let country goes to the dogs.

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Truth

Jun 20, 2015 05:57pm

@noshin So job of our PM is to issue statements. Anyone can do same thing. What action have been taken by our worthy PM? The drama of Nandipur and Solar Park will not solve load shedding problem. Can Shahbaz Sharif tell what will be cost of solar power from the Solar Park - Rs per Unit (I understand this to be Rs. 19 per Unit), rate of return, payback period? The Govt is playing with the money from national exchequer. If it was Sharif's own money, will they invest it in such economically un-feasible projects.

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Jun 20, 2015 05:59pm

Required power in simply not available. This reality cannot disappear by mere statement like the ones coming from the PM.

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khanm

Jun 20, 2015 06:07pm

Resentment!!!!! Would it bring electricity at every's home.. I thing the nation should make them realize what hardship they face day in and day out in this extreme hot weather..let us cut the electricity of national assembly, president house and prime minister house..

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Disgusting

Jun 20, 2015 06:07pm

The federal power minister a Khawaja and Nephew Abid sher Ali could not brief PM because they know nothing and are there to do other minial jobs like taunting and abusing when needed.You call this governance???

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Taimur

Jun 20, 2015 06:15pm

electricity get worst with every sec in (nowshera) peshawar .. no steps have been taken ... we are facing 18 to 20 hr load shedding in this holy moth of ramazan

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Khalid

Jun 20, 2015 06:16pm

What a wonderful Prime Minister we have. Everything that goes wrong in the country is someone else's doing. He has never accepted any responsibility for anything that doesn't work in the country. When you have family members, friends and "business associates" running the various departments within the government, how can he take any action against them?. That is THE problem with people who support and encourage nepotism and quota systems.

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Disgusting

Jun 20, 2015 06:23pm

We all are thankless people. Did you not all celebrate launching of Mian Bus Service also called Metro? What about Nandipur which is already producing surplus electricity and that solar park which by 2059 will generate 100 % power. Duty on chicken feed has been removed because we all eat chicken which Hamza farms produce ! Don't be thankless.Remember to vote for sher when time comes Pakistan zindabad.

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CYRUS

Jun 20, 2015 06:23pm

If Pakistan has a large revolt on it's hands the reasons for the power outages are irrelevant. I play chess with Pakistanis on Chess.com and they don't seem to have any shortage of electricity. Their computers don't go off. The upper middle class is fine, so don't worry. Be happy.

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usman

Jun 20, 2015 06:53pm

Our production capacity is more than our requirement by most of people don't pay bills so they can't give money to companies for buying fuel and results in loadshedding. Instead of collecting bills stupid govt is wasting money on more and more projects.

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KeyPoints

Jun 20, 2015 07:03pm

Is this government unable to solve peoples problems after about 2 years in power? Electricity problem, clean water problem, childrens education (1 in 3 out of school), lack of medical healthcare for poor, unemployment problem, Major corruption problems. Rich getting richer, poor getting poorer. No police, thana culture reforms. Only area of progress is work conducted by rangers in various part of the country.

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Jun 20, 2015 07:15pm

@KeyPoints Shhhh our government is busy after Rohingyas, Kashmir, India, Yemen, protecting Saudis. nukes, metros. So please pardon them.

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Tariq

Jun 20, 2015 07:19pm

Why not Power Misiter reprimanded?

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reality bites

Jun 20, 2015 07:38pm

Yes, jump on the secretary, not on your (PML-N) minister for water and power. This prime minister will not fire Abid Sher Ali, his minister for electricity and power, but blame some bureaucrat for their utter incompetence. No integrity in Pakistani leadership.

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qadeer

Jun 20, 2015 07:41pm

power is no problem at all specially in this muslim holy month which teach "SABER". Fast without the luxury of power and everybody will understand like they understand hunger and there will be no shortage But todays muslim is induldge in so much luxury they forgot their incestors just 50 years ago and most of the places in pakistan today, still live without electric, and fast without any hue and cry. happy happy ho ho month of Ramazan

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Dilawar Khan

Jun 20, 2015 07:43pm

he can sack his handyman right away..

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VLP

Jun 20, 2015 07:45pm

The recent trend of solving Nation's problems, suggests that there must be an APC on the issue...

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ghazanfar

Jun 20, 2015 07:48pm

Mr. PM. One thing is sure. Relevant authorities did not make any prior preparation to combat load shedding during Ramzan and they all woke up only after the masses took to the street. Isn't it strange that situation was better just a day before Ramzan? Sir, you and your brother made false commitments during election and this problem is beyond your power to be solved. Please keep building roads!

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Sab Se Pehle Pakistan

Jun 20, 2015 07:52pm

Mr. Sharif you can not give us basic things like water, food, education and electricity but you feel proud for giving us Metro? Why because big projects have bigger cuts and commissions? What have you given us? As soon as ramzan arrived the prices of all food items went up. We are paying too much for Petrol while people all over the world are enjoying the benefits of low price of crude oil. Your nephew Abid Sheer Ali few days ago was bragging about power generation being highest in the history of Pakistan. Why is he not fired from his position yet? You and your family living in your Palaces/Mahals don't feel the pain of a common man

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Owais Mangal

Jun 20, 2015 08:09pm

Instead of holding the minister accountable, he called in the secretary (bureaucrat) to show his anger. "Noon Gunna" typical line of action.

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khan

Jun 20, 2015 08:19pm

The top leadership doesn't know what mass population is going thru.

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atif

Jun 20, 2015 08:39pm

@Abhay can u tell me whats the size and shape of the 'notice' he took

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Not Sarcasm

Jun 20, 2015 08:42pm

You should accept that you will get only what you want most...you demanded most every time for you defense expenses which you are getting...You should have thought at that time that basic things like electricity, good quality education for kids, polio free masses etc are more important....May be start demanding more of these from politicians, at least from now!!!

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Junaid

Jun 20, 2015 08:54pm

April 1st was two months back. Someone please remind PM.

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Junaid

Jun 20, 2015 08:56pm

Mr. PM still waiting on your promise of Karachi to Islamabad "Bullet Train Project"

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Realist

Jun 20, 2015 08:58pm

Why blame government when you have NOT voted people on Economic Reform Agendas...If politicians get voted into power by bashing India, clearly they have got the right to spend more on defense budgets...where will be any money and mental space left to work on social and economic reforms which are needed for a country to progress...So please stop blaming politicians, they are an image of what we are are, what we want and accept!!!!

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Harmony-1

Jun 20, 2015 09:15pm

Dear PM, forget power and water issues that affect the poor only. Just keep building roads and metros, you are good at it!!!

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Abdul Basit

Jun 20, 2015 09:33pm

At last the Prime minister has become angry for power shortage. I hope he is able to do something about it.

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Abdul Basit

Jun 20, 2015 09:36pm

The Prime minster, instead of becoming angry about power shortage, could have said, "People should have better batteries in their UPS" !!

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Harmony-1

Jun 20, 2015 09:36pm

@Abdul Basit - That "something" he can do is to become angry - just that!

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probono publico

Jun 20, 2015 10:28pm

Eversince electricity got nationalized and Pakistan Federation distributes power to Provinces, we'll continue to have loadshedding with no solution. Pakistanis! Beware and watch now, there's going to be another third bailout of half a billion rupees revolving debt to benefit the private power companies.

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SAB

Jun 20, 2015 10:51pm

They have spent the money on Metro and now all he can do is express displeasure. It's just like Shahbaz sharif standing in knee deep stagnant water during rains,

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zafar

Jun 20, 2015 11:23pm

@Ali So true. However they would only allocate 10-20Billion for Neelum hydropower when they just spent nearly 50B on Islamabad metro. That money could and should have been used for power infrastructure. Neelum should have been finished by 2014/2015 but now we are talking 2017. If we have so much trouble finishing up a midsize project, we can perhaps say goodbye to Bhasha and many other hydel projects on paper, as this government is incapable of setting the National priorities.

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Haider

Jun 21, 2015 12:52am

great!! PM has taken notice and expressed resentment next step is to form a committee to look into these complaints and submit their recommendations. Way to go - Leadership!! I suggest that to express solidarity with the poor masses, they should voluntarily ask to shut down the electric feeders in Jati Umra and Raiwind so they can feel the pain. My dear Pakistanis - ENJOY DEMOCRACY.....

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Tamza

Jun 21, 2015 01:06am

@BB All you have to do is shutdown ALL commercial activity during those times -- it is easy enough that some air conditioners are cutoff during loadshedding times by a relatively simple remotely controlled 'meter'. So majority of the people have 'some' power to run fans and lights, and those who 'want' A/Cs can operate some of them.

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ILoveMetro

Jun 21, 2015 01:25am

Nawaz Sharif's simple solution to LoadShedding: Metro Bus! If your sector is facing intensive load shedding, just climb aboard a Metro Bus and enjoy Air Conditioning for just 20 rs! Brought to you by 44 Billion.

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Ali

Jun 21, 2015 01:34am

Dear PM First you need to study the patterns of Electron supply in every region based on the usage. Secondly two years three months have passed all power projects awaiting release of money. Metro is very important but power is priority ; release funds. Follow scheduled overhauls of power stations in winter. Increase the efficiency of already installed units which is possible in 9-12 months. Please form a team of experts to study and implement power plan. I have studied the current plan simply its not workable and very poor

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farhat

Jun 21, 2015 01:35am

Mr. PM you should resign over failure of your government to control the energy crisis.....you and your family-led government should resign from all lucrative posts.....we are facing loadaheding from 7 hours even in Karachi.. What abt people in rural areas. I really don't like your government.

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Asif

Jun 21, 2015 02:03am

Dear indecisive PM, I understand your penchant for forming committees and more committees but token resentment and consideration is not merely enough for this seemingly never ending problem. For God's sake stop dilly dallying and do something about it, and do it urgently

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surya

Jun 21, 2015 02:04am

Dear PM Nawaz, Call your Friend Mr.Modi and request to supply power..... He will be happy to supply at a price unconditionally. Make your people happy and comfortable. Why are you waiting for.... end of the world is meant for Trade.

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John F

Jun 21, 2015 02:16am

@PML-N Supporter Don't worry NS has never read any serious newspaper so he can not be mislead by any such thing. Those who want to mislead him may produce fictitious Indian movie to which he will definitely watch.

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John F

Jun 21, 2015 02:20am

@umair This is a very false accusation, our ministers in Switzerland, Europe, Dubai, Singapore or any other country are extremely busy having meetings with their bankers, stock brokers, real estate brokers, Hundi Mafia. They are vacationing only in Pakistan and that too whole time!!

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Muhammad

Jun 21, 2015 02:33am

More visits aborad than any world prime ministers, poor country but rulers live like kings having attitude like dictators, wel done democracy.

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Ayaz

Jun 21, 2015 02:35am

Nawaz has to blame none other himself. People need electricity, clean water but Nawaz gave them metro buses. Whoever advised Nawaz in his first 2 years should be fired.

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GREEN JAGUAR

Jun 21, 2015 03:15am

These painful power outages are due to deeply corrupt and pathetically incompetent political appointees during Zardari's term in office. I personally know several power engineers who left Pakistan during Zardari's tenure due to severe mismanagement and demand of widespread kickbacks throughout Pakistan's power stations and power ministry, ie, WAPDA, etc.

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gurdip singh ahluwalia

Jun 21, 2015 03:18am

Mr. PM, talk is cheap. What you or the other governments have done to improve the infrastructure for the betterment of people. People in power since 1947 were/are too busy looting the ountry and filling their bank accounts and buying properties in UK, USA, CANADA etc. Where is your love for the country? Looks likes the politicians and the ruling class in India and Pakistan came from the same mould! Wonders will never happen. You are in power as head of the nation. Get your act together and start looking after the aam admi for god sake. You like many others before you are on this planet earth for "X" number of years/days/minutes. Do some thing worthwhile listen to Baba Bulle shah, Rumi, sheikh Farid and try to act on what they have said. You still have time on your side. God bless you and hopefully give you and others in power some wisdom.

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M Jamal

Jun 21, 2015 04:20am

Sir ,great photo of Mian Nawaz Sharif after listening on TV what the ministers said: Khawaja Asif said yesterday that shortfall of 3600 MW whereas Abid Sher claim today the shortfall is 6000 MW.They make fool of people and there own PM. Pakistan is fed up of stupid and corrupt leadership.It's time to change leadership.

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M Jamal

Jun 21, 2015 04:29am

With a mere US $ 5 billion you can have 5000 MW of electric generation units and another US $2 billion for transmission. This country GDP is US $250 billion. Can't we solve this problem.Not possible as we all run for kickbacks and commission.

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Adil Jadoon

Jun 21, 2015 04:47am

He is the one responsible for ensuring such things don't happen! He should be angry with himself as he is a failure

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KeyPoints

Jun 21, 2015 05:25am

@Agitated I guess we all know value of politicians and their promises. There is big difference in making a promise and delivering results to thr people of the country. Everyone gets away by blaming the previous government. However, their seems to be no ending for public misery, lack of electricity, lack of clean water, lack of medical healthcare for poor people of the country. No wonder rich getting richer (and fatter), poor getting poorer, same old story.

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Dr. Malek Towghi/Tauqee --USA

Jun 21, 2015 05:31am

Mr. Prime Minister, You are a failure. Resign, Please!!

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pervaiz iqbal

Jun 21, 2015 05:55am

@Asif Raza If you don't allow him to express even his displeasure at power outages, shortage of water and gas, crumbling state of economy, runaway inflation, ever deteriorating law and order situation, rising unemployment amongst youth, lack of even basic health facilities, education in a shambles, tardy justice system, uncontrollable corruption, dying state organizations like Pakistan Steel/PIA etc., pray tell what else he would do as Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ???????

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Gulshan Banoo

Jun 21, 2015 06:04am

Mian Sahib is such a nice, sensitive man. It hurts to know that he suffers displeasure on account of a tiny inconvenience such as 20 hours of load shedding. Forget it.

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Euro

Jun 21, 2015 06:35am

Terrorism and load shedding - the two real test for any government.

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Lost Lakha

Jun 21, 2015 06:44am

"Citing the reason for power outages, the report said it was due to the severe heatwave in the country which has been ongoing for the past two to three days. It also said that there was an increase in the demand of electricity beyond 21,000 MW". Sir, without having sufficient supply how could any one can meet the demand? What do you expect from the secretary, miracles? First pay of outstanding dues by Federal and Provincial Government to LESCO, PEPCO and other such COS, so that they in turn could pay to Oil Supply Companies to keep the Wheel of Generating Electricity going. Just expressing resentment is not the solution, it is just a routine.

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Maqbool Bhat

Jun 21, 2015 06:52am

Taking every inch of Kashmir is more important, Who wants electricity, food, shelter, education ?

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L.Ahmad

Jun 21, 2015 07:02am

PM your hollow promises do not work. When would you realise that you are the head of a very corrupt government. No resentment there but you do resent the power failure.

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Karim Khan

Jun 21, 2015 07:10am

I am sure there is no power shortage where you live. You have absolutely no idea how a poor man survives in your modern, prosperous, advanced rich welfare state. There is another world outside Raiwind Palace Sir.

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