Tag: PESCO

Pesco Dera Circle recovers over Rs515 million dues

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Oct 27 (APP):The Pesco Dera Circle has recovered a total of Rs 515 million of its dues during the ongoing drive started on September 13, says Superintendent Engineer Sardar Islam Khan Gandapur. Talking to media persons on Friday, the Superintendent Engineer said that the crackdown against the ‘Kunda mafia’ and recovery of… Continue reading Pesco Dera Circle recovers over Rs515 million dues

Aged PESCO employee tortured by power pilferer

PESHAWAR, Oct 24 (APP):An aged employee of PESCO, Prang Sub Division, was beaten by a power pilferer after the later was found guilty of power pilferage during an operation in the area. According to the PESCO Spokesman, the accused named Hassam Bacha, son of Kamal Bacha was caught red-handed for stealing power directly from the… Continue reading Aged PESCO employee tortured by power pilferer

Power suspension on various feeders notified

PESHAWAR, Oct 03 (APP):Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) on Tuesday notified that due to maintenance work power supply will remain suspended from Peshawar Industrial Grid Station on 4th October from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Subsequently, it said the consumers of Peshawar Industrial grid connected feeders will face inconvenience. The power supply, it said will… Continue reading Power suspension on various feeders notified

Rs 45m recovered from defaulters: Pesco

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Sep 23 (APP): The Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) DIKhan division has recovered Rs 45,000,000 from defaulters in the city division during the ongoing operations against power thieves, an official told on Saturday. Executive Engineer (XEN) PESCO City division Fida Muhammad Mehsud said that during raids from September 7 to 22, several… Continue reading Rs 45m recovered from defaulters: Pesco

PESCO removes 3047 illegal connections; imposes Rs 124.9mln fine

PESHAWAR, Sep 19 (APP): The teams of Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO), during an ongoing operation against power pilferers, have so far removed over 3407 illegal connections and imposed  Rs. 124.9 million fine on pilferers. According to a PESCO spokesman, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Qazi Mohammad Tahir, has personally supervised the operation against power theft… Continue reading PESCO removes 3047 illegal connections; imposes Rs 124.9mln fine

Pesco’s dues recovery drive in Dera circle yields results

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Sep 18 (APP):Dera circle of the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) has sped up a crackdown against power theft and defaulters, recovering over Rs 18 million of its dues over ten days from defaulters in the area. The operation was conducted by Pesco City division and Pesco Tank on the directives of… Continue reading Pesco’s dues recovery drive in Dera circle yields results

PESCO removes dozens of illegal connections; recovers over Rs 200,000 from defaulters

PESHAWAR, Sep 18 (APP): Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) on Monday continued its crackdown against power pilferers and defaulters in the provincial capital and removed dozens of illegal connections. According to a PESCO spokesman, several illegal connections and direct hooks were removed during operations in Duranpur, Manzoorabad and Vihargoi areas here and complaints were registered… Continue reading PESCO removes dozens of illegal connections; recovers over Rs 200,000 from defaulters

Power suspension in southern districts, Mattani Grid notified

PESHAWAR, Sep 13 (APP):Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) announced on Wednesday that due to maintenance work, power supply will remain suspended from Bannu Grid Station on September 14th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Consequently, consumers of Kurram Garhi and Kurum Garhi Power House feeders will face inconvenience. Likewise, the power supply will remain suspended… Continue reading Power suspension in southern districts, Mattani Grid notified

Over 500 direct hooks removed, fine of 7mn charged against electricity stealers: PESCO

PESHAWAR, Sep 10 (APP):Peshawar Electricity Supply Company (PESCO) has so far removed over 500 direct hooks during ongoing operations against electricity stealers in the province. “More than 500 direct hooks have been removed so far while fines for more than 7 million have been charged against electricity theft,” spokesman of PESCO told APP on Sunday.… Continue reading Over 500 direct hooks removed, fine of 7mn charged against electricity stealers: PESCO

PESCO notifies power suspension schedule

PESHAWAR, Aug 21 (APP):The Peshawar Electrical Supply Company (PESCO) on Monday notified power suspension schedule of various grid stations of the province due to maintenance work on August 22 (Tuesday) as follows: – 132 KV Jamrud Grid Station from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., affecting consumers of 11 KV Gull Abad feeders  -132 KV Warsak… Continue reading PESCO notifies power suspension schedule

Crackdown launched against power theft in Tank

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Aug 17 (APP): Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) and other relevant officials on Friday conducted inspections at various parts of Tank and arrested several people for alleged power theft. According to the district administration, Assistant Commissioner Tank Aminullah and Pesco officials along with police restarted the drive against power theft after Muharram… Continue reading Crackdown launched against power theft in Tank

PESCO asked to end unannounced load shedding at Nazimpure

PESHAWAR, May 09 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League-N Khyber Pakthunkhwa Spokesman and Member Provincial Assembly, Ikhtiyar Wali Khan Monday directed Peshawar Electricity Supply Company (PESCO) to immediately end unannounced load shedding in Nazimpur and adjoining areas in Nowshera district. Ikhtiyar Wali visited to the Kahi grid station where he was given a detailed presentation about line… Continue reading PESCO asked to end unannounced load shedding at Nazimpure

Govt striving for reducing line losses, curbing power theft: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan chairs a meeting on issues regarding electricity supply in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at Islamabad on 2nd February, 2022. Attachments area

ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday said that the government was making efforts to improve the power transmission system in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa besides reducing the line losses and curbing power theft. The prime minister, in a meeting to discuss the matters pertaining to the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO), said the government… Continue reading Govt striving for reducing line losses, curbing power theft: PM

Pesco issues power shutdown notice

PESHAWAR, Mar 05 (APP): Pesco authorities have notified power shutdown in various areas of the city, Swat, Kohat and Risalpure due to necessary repair and maintenance work. According to Pesco here on Friday, power supply would remain suspended from 132 KV Jamrud Grid Station on March 7 from 9;00 AM to 2:00 PM ,resultantly consumers… Continue reading Pesco issues power shutdown notice

PESCO installs 76,562 new connections in last 6 months

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (APP): Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has given 76,562 new connections in various circles during last six months. Sharing the details, official sources told APP here that out of total, 15,635 connections were given in Peshawar, 13,723 in Khyber, 10,024 in Mardan, 17,648 in Swat, 4,132 in Bannu, , 3,594 in Swabi,… Continue reading PESCO installs 76,562 new connections in last 6 months

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