Islamabad: An investigation report on over-billing of electricity was submitted to the Prime Minister.
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif.
The Interior Minister presented to the Prime Minister the joint investigation report of the Federal Investigation Agency and the Intelligence Bureau regarding over-billing by the electricity distribution companies.
A big scandal of over-billing of billions of rupees from electricity consumers has come to light
In the meeting, a briefing was also given on the measures taken regarding the law and order situation during Muharram.
The Prime Minister directed the governments of provinces, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir to further improve coordination and communication on security issues during the month of Muharram, especially Ashura.
A big scam of overbilling billions of rupees from electricity consumers has been revealed in the country.
Despite the already expensive electricity, consumers have been charged billions of rupees extra through over-billing.
According to Nepra sources, the inquiry report proved over-billing in August bills. Electricity distribution companies were found involved in overbilling of billions of rupees.
