pact with k electric expired govt not bound to provide power asif

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Water and Power Khawaja Asif on Wednesday said that despite the expiry of an agreement with the K-Electric, power is being supplied to it keeping in view the interest of people of the metropolis.Speaking to media representatives, he said that K-Electric has the capacity to generate sufficient power to meet the requirements of Karachi. However, it gets 650 MW of subsidised electricity from the national grid, he added. Asif said the issue will be reviewed in the new contract agreement with the K-Electric.The minister said the duration of loadshedding has been reduced across the country as compared to the previous year. Industries are being provided with uninterrupted electricity now, he added.To a question about the funding of Diamer Basha Dam, the power minister said the government will start construction on the project from its own resources. When asked about violations of Indus Water Treaty by India, Khawaja Asif said Pakistan is vigilant to the situation and will raise the matter at an appropriate forum in case of any violation.