ISLAMABAD:

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) and businessmen have raised questions over the incremental consumption package announced for industrial and agricultural consumers, saying it seems discriminatory and more complex, which may not bring success.

The Power Division emphasised that the package was based on "lessons learnt in the past' and was a result of wisdom. However, the industries rejected the plan and demanded that the price be fixed at nine cents per unit for its successful implementation. They also called for reducing the load factor from 60% to 40%.

An official of the Power Division said that the package would contribute Rs1.16 trillion to the country's gross domestic product (GDP). However, the ministry added that the package may be reviewed or te

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