Tag: electricity

Eight power pilferers booked:

SARGODHA, Oct 26 (APP):Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) task force team caught eight power pilferers during an ongoing crackdown launched against electricity pilferage, here on Thursday. According to official sources, the task force teams raided various areas and caught eight accused involved in electricity theft from main lines and meter tampering. They were identified as–… Continue reading Eight power pilferers booked:

47 more power pilferers nabbed

ISLAMABAD, Sep 24 (APP):The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Sunday nabbed 47 power pilferers and imposed fine of over Rs 2.5 million for stealing electricity in various areas of the company during the ongoing special anti-power theft drive. The IESCO spokesperson told that some 2,974 meters were checked during the ongoing drive. Collectively over… Continue reading 47 more power pilferers nabbed

IESCO catches 488 meters for stealing electricity

ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP): The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Saturday caught 488 meters and imposed a fine of over Rs 30.02 million for stealing electricity in various areas of the company. The IESCO spokesperson told that out of total, 332 meters were found slow and seven were tempered, while direct power supply was… Continue reading IESCO catches 488 meters for stealing electricity

137 power pilferers nabbed during crackdown against electricity thieves in Attock

ATTOCK, Sep 16 (APP):As crackdown against the electricity theft is in full swing in rural and urban areas of the district Attock, the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), under the supervision of deputy commissioner Rao Atif Raza arrested 137 power pilferers while 155 cases were registered so far. Talking to APP on Saturday, DC Attock… Continue reading 137 power pilferers nabbed during crackdown against electricity thieves in Attock

Sweeping crackdown: 3,792 power pilferers apprehended in Mepco

MULTAN, Sep 16 (APP):Multan Electric Power Company (Mepco) claimed to apprehend a total of 3,792 electricity pilfering during the intensive campaign within last week. According to official sources, in a resolute effort following the directives of Prime Minister Pakistan, an extensive operation against electricity theft in the Mepco region has produced remarkable outcomes. From September… Continue reading Sweeping crackdown: 3,792 power pilferers apprehended in Mepco

235 cases registered against electricity thieves in Sialkot: DPO

SIALKOT, Sep 15 (APP):Police launched a massive crackdown on electricity thieves. According to District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Hasan Iqbal, on the instructions of the Punjab government, Sialkot police launched a drive against electricity thieves, registered 235 cases and a fine of 41,00,000 rupees was collected from them. “Electricity thieves do not deserve any concession… Continue reading 235 cases registered against electricity thieves in Sialkot: DPO

FIA registers five cases over electricity theft

LAHORE, Sep 15 (APP):In a proactive move to combat electricity theft, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) initiated a series of targeted raids across various localities in city and registered five cases over finding electricity theft. According to a spokesperson of the FIA, under the direct orders of Director Lahore Zone Sarfraz Virk, the Anti-Corruption Circle… Continue reading FIA registers five cases over electricity theft

Chaghi, Panjgur potential to produce thousands of MW renewable electricity: Speakers

QUETTA, Sep 04 (APP):Balochistan’s Chaghi and Panjgur districts have the potential to produce thousands of megawatts (MW) of renewable electricity (RE) from wind and solar energy but financial, administrative and political problems are hampering this potential from becoming a reality. These views were expressed by speakers while addressing a consultative conference held in Quetta on… Continue reading Chaghi, Panjgur potential to produce thousands of MW renewable electricity: Speakers

Pakistan, Iran to jointly open border market, power transmission line tomorrow

ISLAMABAD, May 17 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iran’s President Seyed Ebrahim Raisi will jointly inaugurate the Mand-Pishin border sustenance marketplace and Polan-Gabd electricity transmission line at the Mand-Pishin border crossing point on Thursday. The Foreign Office in a statement on Wednesday said this would be one of the six border markets to be… Continue reading Pakistan, Iran to jointly open border market, power transmission line tomorrow

3150 megawatts added to national grid in first year of PM Sharif govt

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): Remaining true to its reputation of service delivery, the government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in its first year added more than 3,000 megawatts of electricity to the national grid. Since assuming office on April 11, 2022, the prime minister had taken major strides to fulfill his responsibility to put Pakistan… Continue reading 3150 megawatts added to national grid in first year of PM Sharif govt

PM directs measures for improved power transmission, load management ahead of summer

ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to take timely and effective measures to improve the power transmission and load management systems ahead of the summer season. The prime minister, chairing a review meeting to discuss power transmission and load management, asked the relevant departments to formulate a… Continue reading PM directs measures for improved power transmission, load management ahead of summer

PM orders replacing Chitral’s outdated power grid with modern system

ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to replace the outdated power grid of Chitral with modern infrastructure to ensure uninterrupted of electricity to residents. He asked the Ministry of Power to collaborate with Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Board and devise a strategy in this regard. Chairing a high-level… Continue reading PM orders replacing Chitral’s outdated power grid with modern system

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