Karachi, September 19, 2023: Continuing action against power theft in line with the nationwide crackdown, KE has registered 550 FIRs in police stations across the city against power theft estimated at 8.2 million units of electricity, amounting to PKR 418 million. Per reports, the top 20 cases alone account for 3.2 million units of the total theft.
In an operation led by Rangers and through collaboration with the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KSWB), 5 illegal water hydrants operating in Nazimabad were dismantled on Monday. These facilities were stealing electricity in addition to water. An FIR was also been lodged against an illegal network operator stealing electricity from KE to power 150 shops in the Hub area.
Sharing comments on the activities, Spokesperson KE expressed his gratitude for the support extended by law enforcement agencies and Federal as well as Provincial government. “In line with Government directives, KE distribution teams are coordinating closely with the office of the Commissioner Karachi and the teams at district levels to conduct targeted efforts to curb theft across the city.”
Spokesperson also highlighted that field teams are conducting disconnection on defaulting connections in line with NEPRA Consumer Service Manual and also removing kundas from the network which are damaging the system and affecting electricity supply. “Electricity theft is a serious challenge and overcoming it needs collaboration and concerted effort. We pledge our support to all customers, area representatives and elected officials who are working with us to address this issue at a grassroots level.”
KE’s teams continue to raid upon major players involved in power theft throughout its service territory, across residential, commercial, and industrial categories. Reduction of theft and regular payment of bills is correlated to an improvement of services in an area.
ABOUT K-ELECTRIC:
K-Electric (KE) is a public listed company incorporated in Pakistan in 1913 as KESC. Privatized in 2005 KE is the only vertically integrated utility in Pakistan supplying electricity within a 6500 square kilometers territory including Karachi and its adjoining areas. The majority shares (66.4%) of the company are listed in the PSX owned by KES Power, a consortium of investors including Aljomaih Power Limited of Saudi Arabia, National Industries Group (Holding), Kuwait, and the Infrastructure and Growth Capital Fund (IGCF). The Government of Pakistan is also a minority shareholder (24.36%) in the company.