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There will be loadshedding on transformer rather than feeder from next June: Awais Leghari

DERA GHAZI KHAN:Energy Minister Awais Leghari has said there will be loadshedding on transformer rather than on feeders involved in stealing of electricity from next June.

He said this while talking to media men after reviewing Farooq Ahmad Khan Leghari international airport extension project Monday.

He said that people were saved from financial burden of Rs 6 per unit by observing 2 hours load shedding at night.

He indicated consultation is underway at administrative level for establishment of administrative units in the country.

PML-N has got approved resolution from assembly for establishment of South Punjab and Bahawalpur provinces.

Farooq Leghari airport was non functional. The project for expansion of air port has been got approved from Prime Minister. The airport expansion project is continuing at the cost of Rs five and half billion.

International airport will become operational by the end of next year. Runways are being made longer. There will be landing at night time too. The passengers of Dera Ghazi Khan and nearby provinces will benefit from it.

Earlier Awais Leghari reviewed expansion project. Pakistan airport authority gave briefing to him.

The authorities told the energy minister the project will be completed in one and half year. Runway is being extended from 6000 feet to 10000 feet.