The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has requested Islamabad to provide a written plan after the government decided to seek clearance from the Washington-based lender about its proposal to ease the burden on furious citizens over a hike in electricity bills, The News International reported citing sources.
People across Pakistan have been protesting against the rise in electricity prices for the past few days.
The decision was made by the government, which is now led by caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, after it decided to contact the international lender and ask for permission before releasing relief measures to the people who are suffering from inflation.
