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ISLAMABAD, Nov 06 (APP): Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), Engineer Ch. Khalid Mahmood has reaffirmed that electricity theft will not be tolerated at any cost, declaring it a serious obstacle to the country’s economic progress and a burden on honest consumers.
In a statement issued on Thursday, he said that IESCO’s ongoing anti-power theft campaign has yielded significant results across all operational circles — Islamabad, Rawalpindi Cantt, Rawalpindi City, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, and adjoining areas — with the active support of police and other law enforcement agencies.
IESCO Chief further informed that during October 2025, IESCO teams inspected over 94,000 electricity meters, out of which 142 meters were found with direct electricity usage and 16 were found tampered. Total 158 electricity thieves were fined more than Rs. 13.6 million and 42 individuals were arrested by the police for their involvement in this national and unethical act.
Engineer Khalid Mahmood issued strict directions to all field formations to continue the crackdown against electricity theft without any discrimination. “We will not allow anyone to steal electricity,” he asserted, adding that the menace of power theft must be rooted out to ensure a fair, transparent, and sustainable power supply system.
The dream of a bright and prosperous Pakistan can only be achieved by completely eradicating this curse.”