Tag: Lesco
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Why has load-shedding suddenly increased in Pakistan?
The electricity crisis has become more severe across the country with the start of the new year. Transmission systems were reportedly affected due to a technical fault at Guddu power plant and reduction in hydro power generation. Unannounced power outages in all power distribution companies (DISCOs), including LESCO, has made life difficult for people. The…
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Punjab mein kahan ho rahi hai sab say ziada bijli chori?
Ever wondered which district in Punjab has the highest percentage of electricity theft? Well, surprise, surprise, it is Kasur. Kasur has left all districts behind when it comes to power theft, as almost half of the total 20 highest loss-making grid stations of Punjab exist there, causing Rs40 billion losses annually, which is 40 percent…
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Power transmission system ‘fully restored’ after major outage
Late on Thursday, the Ministry of Energy confirmed that all countrywide power had been “fully restored,” adding that the issue with two 500kV lines in Karachi’s south had been fixed. The ministry posted on its official Twitter account, “Electricity supply is being increased from alternative power plants, which will return to normal by Friday morning.”…
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PM orders discos to suspend staff leaves and work nonstop to correct electricity bills
The staff of power distribution companies (DISCOs) must work nonstop to correct the electricity bills of consumers using less than 200 units per month, following a directive from Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif. He gave the order for all staff members’ leaves to be ended, the bills should be corrected right away, and a report…
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PM Shehbaz announces relief for 17 million power consumers
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that 17 million of the nation’s electricity consumers would not be required to pay the excessive fuel cost adjustment (FCA) charges that are included in their monthly bills. According to Express, the prime minister outlined the rationale behind the FCA and claimed that it had resulted in a substantial increase…
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Fuel Cost Adjustment: Consumers protest against inflated electricity bills
Power consumers protested in major cities against the government and power supply companies due to excessive residential and commercial bills that were issued under the pretext of Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA). A number of Lahore residents were seen protesting outside LESCO offices, complaining about the skyrocketing electricity bills, chanting anti-LESCO slogans at Dharam Pura, Begum…
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Cabinet approves Rs7.91 per unit increase in power tariff
After several postponements, the Federal Cabinet finally decided to approve the Rs7.91 per unit increase in the power tariff. The Federal Minister of Power, Khuram Dastgir, and Minister of Petroleum, Musadik Malik, made the announcement during a press conference. Dastgir claimed that because Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif wanted to provide relief to the masses.…
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Nepra approves price increase of Rs9.66 per unit for Karachi
On account of the fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for May 2022, the National Electric Electricity Regulatory Authority (Nepra) allowed K-Electric to increase its power rate by Rs9.66 per unit on Monday. According to Aaj News, Nepra will make the announcement following careful consideration. In order to transfer the financial burden of Rs22.65 billion to consumers…
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PM Shehbaz directs power authorities to reduce load-shedding to two hours
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif instructed the power authorities on June 4 to reduce load-shedding throughout the country to two hours, alerting that he wanted results rather than explanations. As per a report from ARY News, PM Shehbaz Sharif, who presided over a meeting to resolve the challenge of hours-long unexpected load-shedding in the country,…
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Energy crisis worsens, electricity gap surpasses 7,000 megawatts
The demand for electricity in Pakistan has risen to 28,200 megawatts due to the hot weather, while the supply is only 21,200 megawatts, resulting in a power shortfall of nearly 7,000 megawatts. According to well-placed sources, the country currently gets 4,635 megawatts of energy from hydropower, 1,060 megawatts from government thermal power plants, and 9,677…