PESCO Power Theft raids expose Millions in Unpaid Bills across D.I. Khan
DERA ISMAIL KHAN – Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) and its Joint Task Force have intensified operations against electricity theft and non-payment of dues in Dera Ismail Khan, removing several transformers, power lines, and illegal connections, while recovering Rs1.51 million during the reported enforcement activities. According to details, the Joint Task Force of PESCO City Division Dera carried out operations in Rural and City-I subdivisions. In the Rural Subdivision, two 50-kVA transformers were removed from Ittehad Town due to the use of direct electricity connections and the absence of meters. In Barkai Town, a 100-kVA transformer and one span of a low-voltage line were also removed. Outstanding dues of Rs4 million were reported against a transformer installed in Kotla Syedan. During operations in the same subdivision, PESCO recovered Rs11,26,801 from the 11-kV University…