Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday chaired a meeting on measures against a spectrum of illegal activities, where among other measures, the installation of smart meters for eradication of power theft was approved.
Members of the federal cabinet, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, provincial chief ministers, and high-level government officials were present in the meeting, according to statement issued by the Press Information Department.
The participants were briefed in detail on steps taken against the criminal mafias, smuggling, hoarding, money laundering, power theft, and repatriation of illegal foreigners, etc. The participants acknowledged the importance of such actions and their positive impact on the economy and well-being of the people of Pakistan.
The meeting showed firm resolve to take action against smugglers, hoarders, and market manipulators, who have impacted the economic trajectory and to provide immediate relief to common citizens. The meeting approved agreements among federal and provincial governments on anti-power theft policy, restructuring of power distribution companies on modern lines, installation of smart meters for full eradication of power theft, and ordered strict action against the corrupt officers.
The army chief assured of the unwavering resolve of the Pakistan Army to support the government’s initiatives aimed at the economic recovery of the country. In the end, the prime minister directed all the stakeholders to vigorously pursue various initiatives against a spectrum of illegal activities and criminal mafias to ensure their accomplishment within the stipulated timeframe.
What about the theft in over billing that the government is doing?
Smart Move indeed but it won’t work here where the mafia is sitting inside the power distribution companies unless there is constant check on them through ISI!
Power distribution, consumption and billing should be brought to the level of small colonies/societies/mohallas and there should be a proper record of provision and consumption of power and we should be billed accordingly n the record should be made easily available to all the consumers so that nobody has any reservations regarding the bills.
All govt institutions must also clear their electricity dues.
If smart means pre-paid meters then they should be installed in areas from where the bill collection is lowest. Secondly, those who make the decision like these should forego their free units and feel how it hurts when law abiding citizens are squeezed again and again to pay for those who either steal or enjoy free units.
Its naeve to think theft is done through meters.in kpk transmission lines have been replaced by cables and new meters under a USaid program but the theft still continues. People are guided by the installation workers how to get a connection from the covered cables.
Main problem is the theft made by large users whose bills are in corores. If it’s not controlled, all efforts are useless.
پاکستانی ہر چیز کا توڑ کا چگاڑلگا لیتے ھیں
What about kunda electricity theft
Which don’t need smart meter but
an honest vigilant eye of wapda personnel.
I wonder what is the core function of our Armed Forces especially Pakistan Army. Is it agriculture development or flood control or policing for power thieves? From my childhood I thought it was managing the borders and defending the country from enemies. Things have changed a lot lately. Now who is going to fight in case of a war?
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Another money making scheme. Only thing a smart meter can do is get rid of the meter reader’s job. It has as much theft detection abilities as a monkey who has wings.
Stern action needed. No subsidy to any body. Uniform rate to implement. Prepaid meter to install.
Wao its great step by the government
Issue new power connection without high charges 1st. Power distribution conction on simple application.
Every institute must play their roll positively and effectively no other institution interfare or handle others roll specially army they must focus on border security and defence
Government agencies supplying power to all areas know very well power theft areas.infrastructure in rural areas need revamping.
THE THIEVES DONT NEED ANY METERS. JUST CATCH THE CULPRITS INSTEAD OF DODGING THE CUSTOMERS/CONSUMERS. THANKS
All fraud and cheaters ruling our country. Every day there is a new issue . Now the electricity meters will be replaced. But who is going to pay for these governmental thieves. Of course the poor public. I wish you all governmental people are beaten up on roads.