NA panel flags its concern over non-appearance of KE CEO

ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Industries and Production was held on Tuesday under the Chairmanship of Syed Hafeezuddin, during which various matters were discussed in detail.

The Committee voiced grave concern over the continued non-appearance of K-Electric’s CEO. This unhappiness was expressed as the panel revisited its earlier recommendations, which included a detailed report on the electricity tariff and the amount being recovered from PSM residents since Pakistan Steel Mills’ closure.

Further, the Committee inquired about the action on its previous recommendation regarding outstanding payment of customers to Proton Car Company; the representative of the Proton Car Company informed the Committee that there were a total of 864 affected customers, out of which 816 customers have been accommodated by returning their amount of 1.1 billion out of 1.18 billion in rupees. He said that 93 percent has been returned.

The rest of the customers, 48 in number, are being contacted to settle their dues. This will be taken care of soon. The Committee appreciated the company for returning outstanding money to its customers. In addition, the Committee observed that a subsidy of Rs. 80,000 per unit is being given for an Electric Vehicle (EV) Bike across the Country, during the discussion of the EV policy. Therefore, the Committee appointed a Sub-Committee under the Convenorship of MNA Dr. Mahreen Razza Bhutto to investigate the subsidy given to manufacturers and companies operating in the country in connection with motorcycles.

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