IESCO charged fine Rs676.2m to power pilferers

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islamabad: Following the Government Of Pakistan, Ministry of energy vision and chairman board of directors Dr. Tahir Masood directives comprehensive Compaigns against power Pilferers and defaulters is on full swing in entire IESCO region. Chief Executive IESCO Muhammad Naeem Jan while briefing said that IESCO detection teams with collaboration Police, FIA and other law enforcement agencies charged Rs. 676.23 million to electricity thieves , 2345 FIRs registered and police also arrested 1907 power Pilferers. In second on going national Compaign IESCO recovery teams ensured the recovery more than Rs. 3949.27 million from 148,617 running and dead defenders. Teams also removed meter and transformers of those who didn't pay outstanding bills. IESCO Chief showed commitment to eliminate power theft from IESCO region for stronger economy and brighter Pakistan and 100 percent collection of electricity bills for power continuity and timely completion of ongoing system maintenance and upgrading projects. He urged valuable customers to identify power theft and payment of electricity bill in due course of time being as a national responsibility. staff report