(National): Govt working on transferring electricity distribution companies to private sector: Minister.

ISLAMABAD -- Caretaker Minister for Energy Muhammad Ali has said the government is working on transferring the electricity distribution companies to the private sector.

Addressing a seminar here in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said the transmission sector is also going through a major revamp and the country is expected to attract a lot of investments in this sector.

Muhammad Ali said there is a great potential for solar, wind and hydro generation in the country. He said we have recently asked for bids for a six...