Islamabad, Sep 20: Electricity-theft prime reason for loadshedding: K-Electric CEO Moonis Alvi called on the Sindh government to revoke the company’s license and take over electricity provision in the province. This statement was made during a meeting of the Sindh Assembly Special Committee, where concerns about K-Electric’s operations were discussed.
Impact of Theft on Service: Alvi emphasized that in regions with minimal theft, there is no load shedding. He noted that unpaid bills in certain areas contribute to further outages, a matter previously raised in the National Assembly.
- Concerns Raised by Committee Members:
- Sadia Javed expressed that K-Electric receives numerous complaints from Karachi residents about service issues.
- Shabbir Qureshi criticized the company’s justification for load shedding based on theft, questioning why compliant consumers are penalized for others’ actions.
- Salim Baloch highlighted K-Electric’s failure to distinguish between bill payers and defaulters, suggesting that the company lacks a system to target non-payers without affecting those who comply. He proposed exempting water pumps from load shedding to ensure a continuous water supply.
The discussion underscores ongoing tensions between K-Electric and the Sindh government, as residents continue to voice their frustrations regarding electricity supply and service quality
