Islamabad: (RightNow) Federal Energy Minister Muhammad Idris disclosed flaws in the power sector during a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Power. The meeting discussed load shedding and electricity issues.

The Energy Minister stated that collusion in demand notices is a significant issue. The power system is under additional strain due to underreported load.

The Federal Minister revealed that electricity staff accept bribes to record lower loads, affecting system performance.

He mentioned that incorrect load identification leads to unexpected system burdens. Issues in the power sector are escalating.

It is noteworthy that flaws in the power sector have been a persistent issue for years, affecting electricity supply nationwide.