Anti-Power Theft Campaign

We as a nation, suffer most from electricity prices these days. The prices of electricity are increasing day by day. Prices increase due to low recovery and high line losses. In line losses, the major contribution is Power Theft.

Power theft is common in Pakistan, people prefer to do illegal work in our country. Electricity prices are high so, people prefer to use KUNDA. They are willing to minimize their electricity bills without reducing their consumption.

The line loss rate in Pakistan is higher in the region and stood at 29.7%. Every year we bear a huge loss in electricity. In 2023 we bear Rs 838 billion in line losses during transmission. This is the main reason for the increasing circular debt of the power sector.

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Anti-Power Theft Campaign

To overcome this issue govt has launched an Anti-Power Theft campaign across the country. So, LESCO is also working very hard to contribute to this campaign for the betterment of the country and its consumers.

The campaign is going at full speed all over the country and its positive results are coming. So far, govt has captured a large number of power pilferers and recovered Rs 61.1 billion from all over the country.

In the LESCO region, it is very fruitful and produces much better results. Till now, 27404 connections have been detected involved in power theft. 27113 FIRs have been submitted against electricity thieves so far.

According to the LESCO Spokesperson electricity thieves have been charged so far with 49,527,221 detection units. The price of these units is 2,029,016.822. Moreover, the spokesperson said that the campaign will continue until the end of the power theft. It will not spare LESCO officers and employees who facilitate in power theft process.

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How Can We Participate

It is our national duty to report power thefts in our area. We should complain against such accused and those involved in illegal activities.

For this, we can use an Online Complaint Management System.
We can call at LESCO toll-free number 042-111000118 at any time.
We can also report any Power Theft Event online at LESCO Portal.
We can also send them an SMS at 8118 and inform them about Power Theft.

Out Comes of Anti-Power Theft Campaign

The campaign has yielded much better results so far and continues in full swing. The Spokesperson said that we would not spare anyone involved in the male practice. Some of its outcomes or benefits are highlighted below:

Detection bills are served to the accused.
The price of electricity has been recovered from them.
Extra fine is collected from thieves.
FIRs were launched against thieves and pursued accordingly.
Billions of rupees have been recovered.
Line losses decreased.
Recovery of bills increased.
It has a positive impact on circular debt.
It brings awareness to the people.

You can get more information on this topic by visiting the official website of the Ministry of Energy ( Power Division ).

Conclusion

Power theft affects circular debt and it is increasing at a dangerous pace. If we want to eliminate circular debt we should stop the theft of electricity. We should implement this campaign in full swing to curb this problem. We should launch a campaign to educate the people about its harms and negative impact on the price of electricity.

This campaign brings a positive change in the recovery of bills and decreases line losses. The Govt. should try to keep this campaign active against the thieves and should protect consumers. Govt should also try to keep the prices of electricity low.