Pesco chief orders replacement of defective meters

PESHAWAR: A meeting presided over by Peshawar Electric Supply Company Chief Executive Officer Anwarul Haq Yousafzai has directed authorities to replace about 53,000 defective meters by December 31, failing which a punitive action would be taken against those responsible.

According to a press release, the meeting was held at Wapda House. Chief Engineer Operation Mohsin Raza, Chief Engineer Commercial Shabir Ahmad, Superintending Engineers of Khyber, Bannu, Swat, Mardan, Abboatabad, Peshawar and Mansehra circles and Pesco’s senior management attended the meeting.

The CEO also took notice of a large number of pending new connections despite of availability of necessary material and directed the concerned quarters to provide these connections by 31st of the current month.

He directed officials to submit the particulars of all Wapda defaulters to the National Accountability Bureau by the December 31. The official added that 100 percent implementation of photo meter reading must be ensured by 31st December to overcome over billing complaints.