FESCO Electrifies 119 Villages, Completes 173 Power Projects in September
FESCO has completed 173 electricity development projects with an estimated cost of Rs375.186 million during September 2026, including:
- Electrification of 119 villages
- 42 low-tension (LT) proposals
- 12 customer-funded deposit works
These projects aimed to strengthen the distribution network across Faisalabad, Jhang, Sargodha, and Mianwali circles.
FESCO Chief Executive Officer, Engineer Abid Rasheed, praised the project director and staff for completing the projects on time, attributing the success to their hard work and dedication. He emphasized the need for maintaining high standards and safety regulations during construction.
Project Director Construction, Ahmad Ali Shah, revealed that the Construction Directorate completed development schemes across the circles, including village electrification, LT proposals, and deposit-funded projects. The breakdown by circle was as follows:
- Faisalabad: 173 projects with an investment of Rs107.614 million
- Jhang: 173 projects with an investment of Rs106.880 million
- Sargodha: 173 projects with an investment of Rs110.034 million
- Mianwali: 173 projects with an investment of Rs50.658 million
Specific LT proposal categories include:
- Faisalabad: 2 projects costing Rs3.290 million
- Jhang: 12 projects worth Rs12.957 million
- Sargodha: 17 projects costing Rs22.469 million
- Mianwali: 11 projects worth Rs10.751 million
The village electrification program saw 38 villages in Faisalabad, 19 in Jhang, 43 in Sargodha, and 19 in Mianwali receiving electricity, totaling 119 villages.
Additionally, 12 deposit works were completed at a cumulative cost of Rs114.403 million, involving projects financed through customer deposits.