Muhammad Mian Soomro assures to address concerns of power sector investors.

KARACHI -- Federal Minister for Privatization Muhammad Mian Soomro on Thursday said the government would take measures to address the concerns of power sector investors, media reported.

He was chairing a meeting of the private financiers, who are willing to invest in the public-owned power plants.

Muhammad Mian Soomro and Nadeem Babar apprised the meeting regarding the issues faced by the power plants in the country including debt financing and sectorial issues besides briefing them on the power policy of the incumbent government.

They were also briefed on circular debt and opportunities for investments in the power sector.

Speaking on the occasion, Muhammad Mian Soomro said that the privatization process of power plants could not be completed on time.

'We will address the reservations raised by the power sector investors and other issues hindering the privatization process,' he said.

The NEPRA officials also assured the meeting of resolving tariff issues on a priority basis.

It is pertinent to mention here that Federal Minister for...

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