Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari on Thursday held a meeting with Port Qasim Electric Power Company (PQEPC) delegation led by its CEO Mr. Liang and discussed power sector related matters. During the meeting, the PQEPC delegation briefed the federal ministers that the operations of the power company as well as certain issues faced by them due to overdue receivables. The delegation emphasized that PowerChina, is a major state-owned Chinese enterprise and key investor in Pakistan's energy market. The company would continue to work with the Government of Pakistan and play its role in the improvement of Power sector.

The Finance Minister welcomed the suggestions made by the delegation and stated that the Government of Pakistan acknowledges and appreciates the investment made by PQEPC China and other Chinese companies in the power sector of Pakistan. He said that the Minister of Finance and Energy would continue to coordinate with the stakeholders to find and implement sustainable solutions to the power sector issues. The PQEPC delegation expressed gratitude to the Finance Minister for his constructive feedback and support. The head of the delegation offered full support of the company to work on ways to address power sector issues.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan