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Islamabad (PAKISTAN): Pakistan caretaker prime minister Anwarul-haq Kakar called an emergency meeting on August 27 after the nationwide protests erupted and hashtags against the massive electricity bills started trending on social media, The Express Tribune reported on Saturday.The Express Tribune reported that the caretaker premier called the meeting in Islamabad and directed the energy ministry and the electricity distribution companies to give a detailed briefing in this regard.As per the statement from Pakistan’s PMO office stated, consultations will be held regarding giving maximum relief to consumers regarding electricity...