ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s circular debt in the power sector surged by Rs79 billion during the first quarter of the fiscal year, reaching Rs1.693 trillion by the end of September 2025, according to a report issued by the Power Division. The report highlighted that the debt had stood at Rs1.614 trillion in June 2025, marking a […]
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KP bleeds Rs583 million daily due to power theft and inefficiencies
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is losing a staggering Rs583 million every day due to electricity theft and outdated systems, a new report by the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has revealed. Over the past 11 months, the province has lost a total of Rs193.4 billion, largely because of technical inefficiencies and illegal connections. Bannu district ranked the […]
Pakistan ramps up crackdown on illegal foreigners, power theft, and street begging
In a major move to strengthen internal security, Pakistan has decided to intensify its crackdown on undocumented foreigners, electricity theft, and organized street begging. The decision was made during a high-level security meeting chaired by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, according to state broadcaster PTV. The meeting, held under the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the […]