PESHAWAR, Feb 22: Federal Minister for Water and Power Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao has directed Wapda to resolve the low-voltage problem in the Mansehra district and upgrade the transformers in 13 villages in PF-57 Mansehra, says a press release.

The federal minister issued the directive on the demand made by Pakistan People’s Party (Sherpao) MPA from PF-57, Ghazala Habib Tanoli who had requested.

Mr Sherpao said that the problem would be solved at the earliest.

He resolved that every effort would be made to redress the grievances of the people especially those living in the remote areas.

The transformers to be upgraded are located in Rooria, Morrat Mera, Chahnagi, Phulra, Tarapi, Lassan Nawab, Jokan, Sokall, Gali Bondral, Sher Garh, Dar Band, Chansher and Shakeeka Serreki.

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