Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani’s called a meeting here today in response to the mounting electricity crisis in the country.

The prime minister is due to meet with Finance Minister Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Petroleum Minister Asim Hussain and Water and Power Minister Naveed Qamar to discuss the financial crisis in the power sector that is largely to blame for the 8,900 megawatt power shortage in the country. The chief ministers of all provinces are also expected to attend.

The participants of conference would deliberate on alternative energy solutions and setting up priorities in that regard.