Owais Laghari
Owais Laghari is a Pakistani politician and member of the National Assembly, currently serving as the Federal Minister for Power. He is known for his involvement in energy sector reforms and has been vocal about reducing electricity tariffs to benefit the economy. Recently, he announced that the government would not be purchasing additional electricity, emphasizing the need for rationalizing net metering and addressing circular debt in the power sector.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 4 | 7.00 | 0.11% | +40% | 220,892,331 | 345,337 | $280,000 | 438$ |
| Totals | 4 | 220,892,331 | 345,337 | $280,000 | 438$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Pakistan:
Owais Laghari stated that 20 million consumers are receiving electricity at a price lower than 11.50 rupees per unit.
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Pakistan:
Owais Laghari stated that electricity prices will decrease by 60 percent for consumers using 200 units.
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Pakistan:
Owais Laghari briefed the parliamentary committee about the successful negotiations with independent power producers.
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Pakistan:
Owais Laghari stated that the federal cabinet has not yet approved the solar policy.
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Pakistan:
Owais Laghari, the Federal Minister for Energy, declared Miftah Ismail's information to be incorrect.
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Pakistan:
Owais Laghari responded to former finance minister Miftah Ismail's statement, claiming that Miftah attempted to mislead the public with incorrect and baseless data.
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Pakistan:
Owais Laghari, the Federal Minister for Power Division, stated that solar installers will recover their money in three to four years.
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Pakistan:
Owais Laghari stated that the government will not purchase more electricity.
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