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Power theft: Pakistan “approves” the FIA personnel’ assignment to DISCOs

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The sources added that in response to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) request, action was taken to stop power theft and improve recovery.

The Power Division has received a letter concerning the deputation of FIA officers in five DISCOs, namely the Islamabad Electric Supply Company, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Tribal Areas, and Quetta Electric Supply Companies.

FIA officers have already been assigned to the Hyderabad Electric Supply Companies, Sukkur Electricity Company, and Peshawar Electric Company.

Throughout the course of a nationwide campaign against power theft from March 24 to March 31, the Power Division recovered an additional Rs 1.50 billion, bringing the total amount recovered to Rs 84 billion.

In September 2023, the military leadership and caretaker government of Pakistan resolved to tackle power thieves nationwide in an effort to reduce losses in the electricity sector.

A nationwide drive on power pilfers has resulted in Pakistan recovering Rs 84 billion in fines, while since September 1, over 62,000 people have been arrested

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