The Chief Executive Officer IESCO Muhammad Naeem Jan said that all measures were being taken to get rid of power theft from IESCO region. He said that the initiative aimed to curb the illegal practice of stealing electricity which results in significant financial and technical losses to IESCO and a hindrance and barrier towards stabilization of Pakistan economy and growth.
Muhammad Naem Jan while giving briefing said that crackdown against power pilferers was started in September 2023 with collaboration of law enforcement institution. So far our detection teams checked 2.653 million meters of different tariff and apprehended 4245 power pilfers. 3811 power pilfers were using direct supply and 434 meters were found tempered/slow. He said that power stealer charged fine of Rs. 362.92 million, 3296 FIRs registered and police also arrested 2292 culprits.
IESCO Chief reiterated commitment that Anti-Power theft campaign will continue with full dedication till the end of Power theft from IESCO region.
