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Gohar Ejaz attacks power producers for charging billions without generating power

Former caretaker Commerce Minister Dr Gohar Ejaz criticized the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) for allegedly charging the government Rs 200 billion without generating a single unit of electricity. At a press conference in Islamabad, Dr Ejaz called for a forensic audit of these transactions and questioned the effectiveness of the country’s energy policies. According to Dr Ejaz, three power plants were paid a substantial amount of Rs 200 billion, despite producing zero units of electricity. He highlighted the frustration of the business community, which demands transparency and accountability in the energy sector. “The business community stands with the 240 million