Prime Minister Imran Khan says the power sector is affecting the economic growth of the country and immediate overhauling and reforms process is essential to lessen existing burden on the consumers.

Chairing a meeting on Power sector reforms in Islamabad, he directed early implementation of the already approved restructuring roadmap.

The Prime Minister also advised Minister for Power to apprise the public about the major milestone achieved in negotiations with IPPs and its potential benefits for the domestic and commercial consumers.

Imran Khan appreciating the mutually agreed changes to the IPP contracts said rationalization of cost will help in reducing circular debt.