Business

Load-shedding to be eliminated by end of Nov this year

Zaman said that T&D losses in IESCO were in single digit and there was no electricity theft in the cities

APP July 07, 2017

PHOTO: AFP

ISLAMABAD: Work on many energy projects is in full swing and load-shedding for the industrial sector will be eliminated by the end of November this year, said Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) CEO Basit Zaman, Thursday.

Uninterrupted supply: No loadshedding during Eid holidays

Talking to a delegation of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), which called on him, he said that due to energy shortage local industries will have to face load-shedding for a few months. However, he assured that by end of Nov the energy crisis will be resolved.

NEPRA told to ensure KE complies with orders to end discriminatory load-shedding

Zaman said that T&D losses in IESCO were in single digit and there was no electricity theft in the cities. He directed relevant authorities to improve maintenance of feeders in industrial area to ensure regular power supply to the industry. ICCI President Khalid Iqbal Malik said that due to power outages production was suffering badly.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 7^th, 2017.

Like Business on Facebook, follow @TribuneBiz on Twitter to stay informed and join in the conversation.