PM Shehbaz reviews Rs500 billion dues to CPEC power firms

Officials will brief the prime minister today on unpaid CPEC power dues of about Rs500 billion owed through the CPPA.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called a meeting today on power-sector debts and CPEC electricity dues.

Unpaid amounts owed to Chinese CPEC power companies are reported at about Rs500 billion.

The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) owes the dues but has not cleared them because of financial constraints.

Chinese power firms have repeatedly sought payment; the PM is expected to issue directives, with key ministers present.

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