Punjab Governor seeks six-month waiver of electricity bills for flood victims

Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider has formally appealed to the federal government and power distribution companies (DISCOs) to grant a six-month waiver on electricity bills for households affected by the devastating floods.

📝 Key Points

• Relief Proposal: The Governor emphasized that flood-hit families have lost homes, crops, and livelihoods, making it impossible to bear utility costs.

• Targeted Relief: The waiver would apply to all residential consumers in declared flood-affected districts.

• Coordination: The Governor has asked the Ministry of Energy, NEPRA, and DISCOs to devise a mechanism for swift implementation.

• Duration: A six-month relief period is being proposed, covering July to December 2025 bills.

💬 Governor’s Statement

“Flood victims are already struggling for food, shelter, and medicine. Waiving electricity bills will provide immediate financial relief in this hour of crisis.”

⚠️ Current Context

• Over 30 deaths and millions displaced in Punjab due to floods.

• The federal government has already announced partial bill relief, but Governor Haider seeks a full waiver for six months.