Low cost power production among the govt’s top priorities: Khawaja Asif
- September 16, 2013, 7:32 pm
- Business News
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ISLAMABAD, Sept 16 (INP): Federal minister for water and power, Khawaja Asif has said that production of low cost electricity is the top priority of the government and all out efforts are being put for the purpose.
He stated while addressing a 4-country’s council meeting of South-Central Asian Electric Transmission and Trade Project (SAETTP) here on Monday.
The meeting was attended by water and power ministers of Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Karazistan and Pakistan.
Khawaja Asif that government to overcome the energy crisis has recently announced the long termed and short termed projects.
He said that government is desirous to produce 1000MW electricity through the said projects which would help in lessing energy crisis.
The minister water and power said the government has allocated Rs 1 billion for the energy related projects.
Khawja Asif expressed his hope that completion of said projects will not only help in overcoming the electricity shortage but also he storing water for irrigation purposes.
