Joint Strategy Devised to Curb Power Theft, Recover PESCO Outstanding Dues in DIKhan
Dera Ismail Khan, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 29th Aug, 2026) Commissioner Dera Division, Daud Khan, has directed relevant departments to intensify coordinated efforts against electricity theft and illegal connections, and ensure effective recovery of outstanding dues of the Peshawar Electric Power Company (PESCO).
He issued these directives while chairing an important meeting to review measures for curbing power theft and improving PESCO dues collection across Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, Upper South Waziristan, and Lower South Waziristan districts.
The meeting, attended by senior administrative and police officials, as well as PESCO authorities, discussed:
- Implementing directives from the Home Department regarding action against electricity theft and illegal connections.
- Activating teams constituted at divisional and district levels for this purpose.
- Strengthening coordination among PESCO, police, district administration, and revenue authorities to ensure effective action.
Commissioner Daud Khan emphasized that electricity theft and illegal connections are major contributors to power-related issues, including load-shedding. He instructed the concerned departments to fully activate their teams and conduct joint operations against electricity theft. He also stressed the need for close coordination among police, PESCO, district administration, and revenue officials.
Key Decisions:
- Regularly review progress on anti-power theft measures.
- The PESCO Superintending Engineer will submit a report every fortnight on actions taken and progress made in all four districts.
- Overall campaign performance will be reviewed monthly to ensure continuity and effectiveness.