{
  "id": 19461578,
  "title": "Govt Assures Public: Electricity Bills Won’t Rise Due to Privatization",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/govt-assures-public-electricity-bills-wont-rise-due-to-privatization",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-11T06:29:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/11/11/govt-assures-public-electricity-bills-wont-rise-due-to-privatization/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The government has reassured the public that privatization of power distribution companies will not result in increased electricity bills for consumers, vowing to shield households while ensuring compliance from incoming private investors. Economic Affairs and Establishment Division Minister Ahad Cheema announced this assurance during a meeting on November 10 to review development programs for distribution companies and the government's preparations for their privatization. Cheema emphasized that the purpose of privatization is not to burden consumers with added financial strain. He further explained that private investors undertaking projects within distribution companies would need to adhere to competitive bidding procedures and obtain approval from the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) where necessary. Cheema stated that the government would support the privatization process while protecting consumer interests and ensuring investors meet their financial and contractual obligations. The meeting also addressed measures to maintain ongoing development initiatives even after distribution companies are transferred to private ownership. Cheema clarified that if a distribution company is privatized during ongoing project negotiations or preparations, the relevant financing and development programs would be transferred to the new investor under pre-agreed terms. Power Division Minister Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, the prime minister's adviser on privatization, and senior officials from relevant ministries participated in the meeting.",
  "summary": "The government has said the privatization of power distribution companies (Discos) will not be used to shift costs onto electricity … Read More The post Govt Assures Public: Electricity Bills Won’t Rise Due to Privatization appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}