ISLAMABAD, April 8: The Power Division has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the performance of Sukkur Electric Supply Company (SEPCO), Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO), and Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO), citing serious underperformance in transmission and distribution (T&D) losses and recovery targets.
In contrast, other distribution companies (Discos) received appreciation for achieving or exceeding performance benchmarks.
In a letter addressed to the CEO of SEPCO, the Power Division referenced a high-level meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Khan Leghari, to review progress across all Discos.
“It was observed with grave concern that the performance of SEPCO in terms of T&D losses and recovery remains well below the targets agreed upon with the Power Division and benchmarks set by NEPRA,” the letter stated.
“This persistent underperformance not only reflects poor administrative performance but is also worsening the circular debt crisis and burdening the national exchequer.”
Despite repeated directives and support mechanisms, the letter noted, SEPCO and its counterparts have consistently failed to meet even the minimum recovery benchmarks — a situation the Division described as “unacceptable” and one that “undermines the broader power sector reform efforts.”
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The Power Division has warned that if current trends continue, the companies are unlikely to meet their targets by June 2025, raising alarm about potential setbacks to national energy sustainability goals.
As a corrective step, SEPCO has been instructed to submit a detailed action plan within seven days, outlining immediate measures and clear timelines to improve performance and comply with NEPRA benchmarks.
Meanwhile, Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO), Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO), and Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) have been commended for surpassing their performance targets.
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Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) and Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) have also successfully met their targets.
This latest development highlights the growing accountability drive within the energy sector, as the government intensifies efforts to stabilize the power supply chain and reduce financial inefficiencies.
