The Punjab government has directed five distribution companies (DISCOs) to provide estimates for electricity relief to consumers in the province. According to sources, the government has decided to provide a 14 rupee per unit subsidy to electricity consumers in Punjab.
Sources said that the Punjab government has asked the DISCOs to submit their estimates by August 19. The companies have been directed to provide details of the financial requirements for providing relief to consumers.
The provincial government has written separate letters to five DISCOs, including Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Multan, and Gujranwala Electric Companies. The 14 rupee per unit relief will be launched on a targeted basis, starting from 201 to 500 units per month. The relief will be applicable on electricity bills for August and September 2024.
