Govt forms special unit to curb power theft, boost recoveries in Lesco

LAHORE: The federal government has established a dedicated “Disco Support Unit” to assist Lahore Electricity Supply Company (Lesco) in combating power theft and improving electricity recoveries. The unit, which will operate for two years, includes high-ranking officials from the civil armed forces (Rangers), intelligence agencies (ISI, Military Intelligence), Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), and Punjab police. Lesco Chief Executive Officer Engineer Shahid Haider will serve as the Director, while the Sector Commander of the Civil Armed Force (Rangers) will act as Co-Director.

The primary mandate of Disco Support Unit includes expediting the recovery of outstanding dues, devising anti-theft strategies, reducing non-technical losses, implementing technical solutions, and addressing administrative inefficiencies through collaboration with law enforcement and civil authorities. The unit will also recommend the removal of underperforming officers based on intelligence-gathered evidence.