Power theft

Province fails to support action against rampant power theft

Discos, KE fleeced consumers, says power regulator

As many as 5,182 meters were found manipulated

The government’s ‘charitable’ approach to managing power supply is going to cost the taxpayer almost Rs600 billion.

PM stresses need to expedite the conversion of agriculture tube wells to solar energy

Billions recovered as Hesco, K-P Task Force, and Lesco recover dues

Rawalpindi district administration established enforcement committees across various tehsils to combat power pilfering

Says circular debt in power sector is Rs2,500b, and gas sector is Rs2,900b

PM warns of crackdown on ‘smuggling industry’ as Torkham border reopens

Total of 8m units of electricity theft detected so far, with 194 arrests, fines amounting to Rs35.2m