At a news conference in Islamabad, Khan stated, “We would restore the system between Maghrib and Isha, today.” He told the public that an inquiry panel had been assembled to look into the situation and that it will provide a report in five days. The breakdown caused a shortfall of 8,000 megawatts, but the minister […]
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NEPRA Received 12,436 Complaints Against LESCO and other DISCOs
ISLAMABAD, 10 OCT. During the previous fiscal year 2021–2022, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority’s (NEPRA) Consumer Affairs Department (CAD) received a total of 12,436 complaints against various power distribution companies (DISCOs) and the National Transmission Dispatch Company (NTDC). According to official sources at the electricity regulator, out of all complaints received, about 11,807 have […]
Who sets the Electricity Unit Price? LESCO vs Government
As citizens across Pakistan expressed their concerns over excessive electricity bills, power companies in the country are once again under scrutiny. After receiving a significant amount of negative feedback on social media, Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) and Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) released a statement on their Twitter profiles outlining how Fuel Charge Adjustments […]
Factory Owners Refused to Pay FPA and All Other Taxes
As we all are aware that LESCO has revised the Unit Rates, Taxes and per Unit Electricity cost for Residential and industrial uses too. This is so disappointing and shocking for everyone in this era of rising inflation. How can someone survive in this situation if he is earning thousands of millions? Everyone is worried. […]
LESCO has Reduced the Buying Price of Solar Generated Unit
Unfavorable news has been announced that the price of LESCO units exported from net-metering projects will be reduced from 18 to 9 rupees per unit. This will be bad news for people who generate inexpensive electricity from solar systems and sell it to LESCO. On September 27, NEPRA will decide what will happen in the […]
LESCO has Provided 6.43 Billion Rs. Relief to Customers
LESCO: In response to the Fuel Price Adjustment, Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) gave three million users relief worth Rs6.43 billion (FPA). According to Dawn, the total of Rs6.43 billion includes Rs2.187 billion and Rs2.94 billion in relief payments made to 2.17 million and 1.12 million consumers, respectively, who used 200 and 300 units in […]
LESCO Bills: Consumers Protest against Huge Taxes
LAHORE: On Friday, Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) customers protested outside the business’ headquarters in opposition to excessive charges on electricity bills. The protesters gathered in great numbers. They surrounded Lesco’s main entrance while protesting while carrying signs with slogans on them. No one was able to access or exit the corporate headquarters. Long lines […]
Senate Standing Committee Meeting on Power Senator Saifullah Abro
ISLAMABAD: Senator Saifullah Abro presided over a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Power in Old PIPS Hall at Parliament Lodges in Islamabad. The discussion about the month-by-month drop and increase in electricity bills issued by NEPRA under the pretext of fuel adjustment, which was brought up by Senator Kamran Murtaza in the House, […]
Man Arrested over Robbed of LESCO Truck
LAHORE: A LESCO truck from Poonch Road was allegedly stolen along with a fire truck, according to a suspect who was detained for fire truck theft. In accordance with an FIR filed by the assistant manager of LESCO subdivision Islamia Park, the truck was taken on July 4 after the driver had left it at […]
Lahore High Court Suspends Fuel Price Adjustment for all Consumers
LAHORE: Electricity users will feel a great deal of comfort after the Lahore High Court’s Rawalpindi bench ordered the relevant authorities to suspend the fuel charges adjustment (FCA) from power prices for all consumers rather than only those consuming up to 200 units on Tuesday. Justice Jawad Hassan presided over the bench as it heard […]