PM: Govt to Waive Power Bills of Flood-Affected Citizens

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday announced that the federal government will pay the electricity bills of domestic consumers in flood-hit areas for August, covering the cost from its own resources.

In a video message, the prime minister said households in affected regions will not be required to pay their August bills, while those who have already paid will receive adjustments in their upcoming statements. He confirmed that directives have been issued to power distribution companies to implement the measure immediately.

Shehbaz added that losses sustained by agricultural, commercial, and industrial power users are being assessed, with bill collections from these categories deferred until the evaluation is complete. Additional relief steps will follow if losses exceed a set threshold, he said.

Reiterating his commitment to rehabilitation, the premier vowed not to rest until every flood-affected person is fully supported and restored.