The National Assembly was informed today that the government is encouraging and promoting solar power.
Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani told the house during question hour that the installation of solar power remains attractive for the people under the new prosumer regulations.
The Minister of State mentioned that despite limited resources, the government has tried to provide relief to the public. He mentioned that one hundred and twenty-nine billion rupees fuel subsidy package was given to shield the consumers from the surging global oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict. He said seven hundred and sixteen billion rupees were allocated for Benazir Income Support Program this fiscal year to provide financial assistance to over ten million families.
Responding to a calling attention notice, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhary said that development work on Sector 1-12 of Islamabad has almost been completed and the final phase of handing over possession will be started in the next few weeks.
The house will now meet on Monday at five pm.
