Govt to take stern action against electricity thieves: PM

Islamabad:  Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday said that the government would take stern action against all those involved in electricity theft.

He was presiding over detailed briefing over power sector in Islamabad on Monday.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister was briefed over overall electricity generating potential, installed capacity, actual generation and power distribution in different weathers.

In a separate development, Caretaker PM Kakar directed the Finance Minister to formulate an effective strategy to stabilize the country's economy.

He gave the direction while talking to caretaker Finance Minister Dr. Shamshad Akhtar in Islamabad today.

Dr Shamshad Akhtar briefed the Prime Minister on the current economic situation of the country.