ISLAMABAD: On the directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, work on restoration of power supply in the flood-affected areas is continuing on emergency basis.
According to an official report, Matta-Swat transmission line, whose two towers had fallen due to floods, has again been made functional. Electricity supply to a large portion of Swat has been restored following the repair of 132 KV Matta Grid station of Peshawar Electric Supply Company.
Tribal Areas Electric Supply Company has restored Tank-Jandola supply line while electricity supply has also been restored from Munda and Bajaur Grids. Work for the restoration of Madin Grid Station is continuing while power supply to a large portion of Jacobabad has been restored with the operationalization of Garhi Khairo Grid Station.