16,000 FIRs Registered Against Power Pilferers: PAC Sub-committee Informed

A sub-committee of the Public Account Committee (PAC) was informed on Friday that the government had registered First Information Reports (FIRs) against 16,000 power pilferers under its drive to reduce line-losses across the country

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Jan, 2019 ) :A sub-committee of the Public Account Committee (PAC) was informed on Friday that the government had registered First Information Reports (FIRs) against 16,000 power pilferers under its drive to reduce line-losses across the country.

The Secretary Power Division briefed the committee meeting, chaired by Shibli Faraz, on losses being faced by power distribution companies in their respective areas.

He apprised the committee that the country's installed power production capacity was 32,000 MW and efforts were being made to meet growing energy demand during the summer season.

The secretary said an effective crackdown had been launched against the pilferers under which around 16,000 First Information Reports were lodged on account of power theft. He said load-shedding was observed in high line-losses feeders only.

Convener Shibli Faraz underlined the need for restructuring of DISCOs (power distribution companies)to improve their efficiency so that consumer could get better transmission services.