https://epaper.dailyk2.com/Home?Issue=NP_GB&Date=2024-12-16
The Gilgit-Baltistan government has given a target of 3 billion rupees for electricity recovery to the water and power development. It should be noted that the income of 1.5 billion rupees was received for the recovery of electricity this year, while the expenditure for electricity supply is up to 4 billion rupees annually. According to water and power department sources, tariff increases to meet the deficit of more than two and a half billion rupees. To reduce line losses. Measures like timely collection of bills and smart meters have to be taken.