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India offers cheap electricity to Pakistan

Last updated on: April 21, 2011 08:12 IST
Power outage in Karachi.

At a time when Pakistan is facing acute shortage of electricity , India has offered to sell power at cheap rates to its energy-starved neighbour, Commerce Secretary Zafar Mehmood said.

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India offers cheap electricity to Pakistan

Last updated on: April 21, 2011 08:12 IST
Power crisis, a major issue in Pak.
India's offer will be discussed at the meeting of the Commerce Secretaries of India and Pakistan to be held in Islamabad during April 27-28, Mehmood said.

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India offers cheap electricity to Pakistan

Last updated on: April 21, 2011 08:12 IST
India's goodwill gesture.
However, he did not give details, including when New Delhi had made the offer.The meeting between the Commerce Secretaries is part of the resumed dialogue process between the two countries.

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India offers cheap electricity to Pakistan

Last updated on: April 21, 2011 08:12 IST
India keen on trade.
India has been pushing for greater trade and economic ties with Pakistan.

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