Power supply

Published January 13, 2003

MIRPUR, Jan 12: AJK Prime Minister Sardar Sikander Hayat expressing concern over the frequent power-breakdowns has directed the Wapda to ensure the smooth supply of electricity to Muzaffarabad.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the kidney dialysis center at the local district headquarters hospital, Mr Hayat said that it was the duty of Wapda to remove fault at the grid station or any feeding point under its control.

He asked the electricity supply authorities to remove the fault and ensure smooth supply of electricity to the state capital.—APP

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