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Pakistan decides to terminate contracts of five power producers: PM

More terminations to follow in subsequent phases

Pakistan decides to terminate contracts of five power producers: PM

The prime minister indicated that more terminations may follow in subsequent phases

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The Pakistan government made a significant decision to terminate the contracts of five independent power producers (IPPs) in a federal cabinet meeting on Thursday.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the move, stating that these five IPPs are just the beginning as part of the government's first phase of terminations.

According to the latest developments, the government has been reviewing the agreements with various IPPs, aiming to optimize the country's energy sector.

This bold step is expected to have a profound impact on Pakistan's energy landscape.

The prime minister indicated that more terminations may follow in subsequent phases.

The move aims to streamline the energy sector and improve efficiency. While details of the specific IPPs and the rationale behind the terminations are not publicly available, this decision underscores the government's commitment to reforming the energy sector.

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