PM Shehbaz Orders Audit of Power Firms' Billing Systems, Stresses Sector Reforms

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed a comprehensive technical audit of the billing systems used by power distribution companies across Pakistan. The directive underscores the government's commitment to ongoing reforms within the crucial power sector.

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power sector reforms remained among the government’s foremost priorities.

During a review meeting on power division issues, Sharif noted improvements in the performance of distribution companies but stressed that further efforts are necessary. He highlighted the indispensable role of nationwide smart meter installation in the sector's turnaround and called for strict measures to eliminate electricity theft at all levels.

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performance of the distribution companies had improved considerably, but more efforts were still required.

To enhance accountability, the prime minister instructed the power division to establish clear performance indicators for distribution companies. He also mandated the setting of integrated targets with defined timelines. Sharif announced that the best-performing distribution company would receive formal recognition and an award, signaling a move towards performance-based incentives.

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the countrywide installation of smart meters indispensable for the sector’s turnaround