SIALKOT - Unscheduled and long hour power loadshedding has been hitting the industrial productivity in Sialkot adversely which is the hub of economic and cottage industry of the country. Sialkot is the only export-oriented city in Pakistan where 99 percent items produced are exported to various parts of the glob. Thousands of small and medium enterprises situated in and around the city are engaged in honouring their international commitments for export of value-added quality goods. Through export, Sialkot based small and medium industries were earning foreign exchange amounting over $One billion dollars yearly and strengthening the national exchequer.
It is very unfortunate that unscheduled electricity loadshedding was being carried out during peak hours as a result of which manufacturers and exporters were confronted with multiple problems. Besides, people in general were facing serious hardships due to sleepless nights while many people are suffering from depression due to the worst power outages. Full story