Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif directed the pertinent departments to take tangible concrete measures in order to stop the electricity theft.
He was presiding over a review meeting regarding the performance of electricity distribution companies in Islamabad.
The Prime Minister further instructed to complete the installation of smart meters as soon as possible to bring transparency to the billing system.
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He said the officers involved in over-billing would be dealt with strictly, as it cannot be tolerated at all.
During the meeting, matters related to Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO), Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO), and Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) came under discussion. Expressing concern over the slow appointment process of Chief Executive Officers of electricity distribution companies, the Prime Minister directed to complete the appointment process as soon as possible.