Govt mulls ending free electricity for MPs, judges

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LAHORE: The Ministry of Energy has devised a plan to end free electricity benefits for bureaucrats, judges, parliamentarians and other officials amid mounting criticism over the substantial capacity charges paid to independent power producers (IPPs).

According to a Geo TV report, the proposal suggests cutting off free electricity...