Power Division stresses caution on hefty power taxes
Says high taxes and capacity payments are contributing to rising circular debt
The higher rate of electricity theft is the major reason for the rising circular debt that has touched Rs2.3 trillion in January this year. PHOTO: FILE
ISLAMABAD:
The Power Division has called for rationalisation of heavy taxes in the power sector, which have pushed the electricity prices higher and added to the burden of the consumers.
Due to the high rates of electricity, power theft became rampant as the tariff was not affordable for the consumers. In addition, the bleeding power distribution companies of Sindh, Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) also largely contributed to the ballooning circular debt.
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Three of a family electrocuted in Tando Adam
National
April 20, 2021
SUKKUR: Three members of a family were electrocuted Tando Adam district, when an 11,000 KV wire fell down on them. Reports said three members of a family were on their way home riding on a motorcycle at Khando Road in Tando Adam, when an 11,000 KV conductor wire suddenly fell down on them. The victims, identified as Abdul Hakeem, his sons Javeed and Ghulam Kadir Chutto, were electrocuted on the spot. Local residents demonstrated against HESCO over the tragic death of three members of a family and held the power distribution company responsible for death all the three. The protesters further demanded registration of an FIR against executive engineer HESCO and his team. Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) Spokesperson Saddiq Kuber said the CEO HESCO had suspended the SDO and line superintendent and constituted an inquiry committee.
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