Power cuts: Industry blames PSPCL for poor planning

Already unable to cope up with the pathetic condition of power and resultant restrictions, the industry in the state suffered another shock as the power cuts have been extended till July 15.

Surprisingly, three major power plants of the state — Talwani Sabo, Ropar and Lehra Mohabbbat – have developed snag, rendering them either partially or fully non-operational.

Due to the prevailing condition of power, the industry is up in arms against the state government for not being fully prepared in advance, as the steep rise in demand, due to paddy sowing and extreme heat, is not a new phenomenon. The industry stakeholders feel they are facing huge financial losses due to the lapse on part of PSPCL officials. They have even requested the state government to sack senior officials accountable for this “criminal negligence”.