Loadshedding will be reduced by half: PM''s office

The government has announced to reduce loadshedding to three hours in urban areas and four hours in rural areas. A statement issued by the Prime Minister office stated that, on the directions of Prime Minister, tomorrow onwards, loadshedding in the country will be reduced by half that is, 3 hours urban and 4 hours rural. Prime Minister has tasked the Secretary Water and Power to seamlessly and effectively implement the decision first on trial basis. In areas where majority does not pay electricity bills (low recovery areas) load shedding will be the same.