For years, Pakistan’s power sector has been synonymous with circular debt, opaque deals, and consumer frustration. It functioned as a significant drain on the national exchequer, with losses and inefficiencies ultimately burdening the common citizen through higher tariffs and an unreliable supply. The year 2025, however, may be remembered as a turning point—a year […]
Smart meters
FIA seeks detailed record from Lesco over smart meter contracts
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has sought extensive records from the Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) as part of a probe into alleged corruption and irregularities in the procurement of Advance Metering Infrastructure (AMI), commonly known as smart metering projects. Read More: FIA suspends 11 officers over corruption links with LESCO officials According to sources, the FIA launched […]
Pakistan goes digital: Smart meters to transform electricity services
ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has launched a large-scale rollout of smart meters across Pakistan’s electricity distribution companies (DISCOs), as part of its 2025–26 “Year of Customer Service Improvement” initiative. The project aims to enhance customer service, operational efficiency, and transparency across the country’s power sector. A spokesperson from the Power Division […]