In a concerted Effort to ”Address” the persistent ”issue of electricity theft and unscheduled load shedding, authorities in Peshawar have initiated a comprehensive plan to install 10,000 new electricity meters in the suburban areas ofBadhaber and Mattani. ”This initiative, undertaken by the ”Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) in Collaboration with local representatives and “administrative officials, aims to enhance transparency in electricity consumption and reduce ”line losses.
Strategic Implementation in High-Theft Areas
The decision to focus on ”Badhaber and Mattani stems from their high incidence of electricity theft and frequent “unscheduled load shedding. By installing new “”meters under the supervision of ”Assistant Commissioners and local lawmakers, the authorities aim to ensure accurate billing and discourage illegal”” connections.
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Formation of Consultation Committees
To facilitate the smooth execution of this “”initiative, consultation committees comprising members of the National and Provincial “”Assemblies have been established. These committees are tasked with ``overseeing the installation process, addressing community concerns, and ensuring thatthe objectives of reducing~~ power theft and improving supply reliability are met.
Addressing the Broader Issue of Electricity Theft
Electricity theft has been a longstanding challenge in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with recent audits revealing losses estimated at Rs120 billion. “A Significant ~portion of these losses occurs in Remote ~”areas, Where illegal Connections And Unauthorized usage are prevalent.
In response, PESCO has ~intensified its efforts to combat this issue by replacing faulty meters, Removing illegal Connections, and~taking legal action against offenders. ~`These measures are part of a broader Strategy to enhance ~”the efficiency of the power distribution system and ~ensure equitable Electricity Access for ”all consumers.