Electricity distribution systems need dedicated attention: Amir Muqam

PESHAWAR: Engr. Amir Muqam, advisor to the prime minister on political and public affairs, stated that in the wake of floods that severely damaged the system, electricity distribution systems require specialized attention.

He presided over a meeting at the WAPDA House Peshawar. He also praised the current CEO Sardar Arif Khan Sadozai for his commitment to enhancing the situation at PESCO. During the tenure of the current CEO, he claimed, the provincial line losses target set by the ministry for the month of February was met and even exceeded by more than one percent. The PM advisor emphasized the urgent need to improve the billing system so that the public is not required to pay substantial bills in cases of erroneous overbilling.He directed the concerned quarters to ensure real-time readings and fill vacant seats of linemen where necessary.

Engr. Amir Muqam stressed that accountability of billing offenders must be ensured across the board for the sake of national interest. He highlighted that few corporate offenders are capable of stealing electricity that amounts to the total supply of several villages. Numerous restaurants, crush plants and prominent hospitals have been caught stealing electricity and fined on spot since incumbent CEO took charge of his office.

He directed concerned officials to ensure zero load shedding during Sehri and Iftar timings in Ramzan. He also gave directives to expedite progress on electricity supply to Kalam while highlighting the significance of the region for tourism. The advisor declared that no tolerance would be shown towards misuse and misappropriation of resources adding that ongoing work on various grid stations must be completed at the earliest.