Power companies were caught with overbilling of Rs8.44bln in Pakistan.
As per details, DISCOs overbilled power consumers with Rs8.44bln to coverup their line losses. The Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) did overbilling of Rs1.73bln, while Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) did overbilling of Rs2.39bln.
The report also unveiled overbilling of over Rs3bln in Lahore and Islamabad Electric Power Supply Companies.
FESCO, GEPCO, MEPCO and QESCO were also involved in overbilling to hide their line losses, the report stated.
NEPRA inquiry report
The NEPRA found that millions of consumers were overcharged during the months of July and August, prompting the body to initiate legal action against K-Electric (KE) and other power distribution companies.
“There is not a single Disco in the country who is charging bills in 100pc correct manner,” the power regulatory authority said in its 14-page report.
The inquiry was launched after consumers from all over the country complained of “excessive, inflated, and wrong bills” charged by Discos in July and August 2023.
