STDC playing key role in affordable power supply: Minister
STDC CEO Saleem Shaikh gave a detailed briefing on the progress of ongoing projects. The energy minister stated that STDC is playing a vital role in ensuring the supply of affordable electricity, which will benefit not only domestic consumers but also industrial units.
He added that STDC is working on various projects to ensure uninterrupted power supply to industrial areas, which will provide relief to industrialists and help stabilize the economy.
Syed Nasir Hussain Shah further informed the meeting that STDC will coordinate with the Water Corporation regarding the electricity component of the K-IV Water Project, and that the project's grid and transmission line will be completed by June 2026.
He highlighted that 100 MW of electricity is being continuously supplied from the Nooriabad Power Plant, and that STDC is providing round-the-clock power to K-Electric through the K-IV transmission line. The minister termed the performance of the Nooriabad transmission line satisfactory.
The meeting was attended by Energy Secretary Mushtaq Soomro, STDC CEO Saleem Shaikh, Umar Nawaz Shaikh, Sajjad Junejo, Tariq Saeed, and other officials.
Additionally, the meeting approved a pay raise for STDC employees. The minister directed that, in line with the Sindh government's policy, lower-grade employees should receive a higher increment compared to officers to provide greater relief to low-income staff.
The energy minister also directed STDC officers to further enhance their skills and performance.
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