Minister Blames IMF for Power Prices; Analyst Points to Domestic Spending
At a glance
- Federal Energy Minister Awais Leghari blames IMF for high electricity prices.
- Analyst Hassan Nisar argues domestic policies are the real cause.
- He cites government spending on salaries, grants, and ministries as examples.
Story so far
Amid public concern over high electricity prices, Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari has publicly blamed the International Monetary Fund (IMF), stating its conditions prevent the provision of cheaper electricity. This has been countered by political analyst Hassan Nisar, who argues that Pakistan's own fiscal decisions—such as salary increases for parliamentarians, large government grants, and maintaining unnecessary ministries—are the actual drivers of the economic crisis, forcing the country to seek IMF loans with stringent terms.
Latest development
Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari has stated that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is not permitting the government to provide cheaper electricity during specific hours. The statement has drawn analysis pointing to domestic fiscal policies as the root cause of high power tariffs.
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