ISLAMABAD: Taking stern action over recent leaks about unauthorised salary increases, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has put a tight lid on the circulation of official files, including certain decisions, besides punitive action against some officials.

The five-member regulatory authority comprising four provincial members and a chairman has decided to limit access to official records, including meeting minutes. This raises questions about the transparency of the regulatory process.

In a fresh order, the regulator said, “access to signed minutes of meetings will be restricted to the authority and director consumer and industry (C&I), with the IT department........

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