Pakistan, Sept. 28 -- A Senate sub-committee has called for halting the privatisation of power distribution companies. It directed the Privatisation Commission to refer the matter to the Council of Common Interests. The committee warned of parliamentary action if the process continued without approval.

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The Senate Sub-Committee on Devolution met under Senator Zamir Hussain Ghumro on Monday. Members expressed concerns over the commission's decision to continue the privatisation process. They said Discos perform functions linked to provincial matters.

The committee said such matters should either receive approval from provincial assemblies or transfer to the p...