IESCO Chief Executive Dr Muhammad Amjad khan said on Tuesday that all institutions of government contiously working against power theft and utilizing all resources to get rid of this crime causing financial and economic loss to country and institutions.
In light of instructions received by Federal Minister Power Mr. Awis Ahmed Khan Leghari ,IESCO Chief Executive has issued strict directives to all IESCO formations that there will no compromise against elements within IESCO or outside to provide facilitation in power theft and extreme action will be initiated against them.
He has said that indiscriminate crackdown is ongoing having zero tolerance policy against electricity thieves and facilitators across the IESCO region, but the action against factors providing assistance in power theft is not satisfactory which needs to be accelerated
The IESCO chief said that if any IESCO officer or staff is found involved in electricity theft or facilitation, action must be taken by following all departmental regulations Because if the institutions are strong from within, then we can take better action against power thieves and defaulters.
If timely action is not taken against corrupt officers and staff, they will not only cause financial loss to the institution but will also cause disrepute to the institution.
