Engineers have installed a dedicated 24-hour electricity supply to Raja Pervaiz Ashraf's Islamabad home, sparking a wave of anger among neighbours and opposition leaders who say he has spent more time collecting the trappings of office than helping tackle the country's economic, security and energy crises.
Mr Ashraf was denounced as out of touch with ordinary Pakistanis when it emerged his country residence was to be fitted with a helipad, despite being only 14 miles from Islamabad.
The new prime minister is widely blamed for a power crisis that spiralled out of control during his time as Minister of Power and Water.
It has intensified this summer, with violent protests as families try to cope without electricity for up to 18 hours a day.
However, Mr Ashraf's Islamabad home received an upgrade soon after he was sworn in as prime minister. Full story...
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Mr Ashraf was denounced as out of touch with ordinary Pakistanis when it emerged his country residence was to be fitted with a helipad, despite being only 14 miles from Islamabad.
The new prime minister is widely blamed for a power crisis that spiralled out of control during his time as Minister of Power and Water.
It has intensified this summer, with violent protests as families try to cope without electricity for up to 18 hours a day.
However, Mr Ashraf's Islamabad home received an upgrade soon after he was sworn in as prime minister. Full story...
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