PIA Tops the List of LESCO Defaulters

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has identified several government institutions with substantial unpaid electricity bills. According to a LESCO representative, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has accumulated the highest debt, with unpaid bills exceeding PKR 260 million.

The Chairman’s Office of the Kasur Municipal Committee follows closely, with a debt of PKR 210 million, the LESCO spokesperson added. The street lighting department of the Kasur Municipal Committee has also accumulated a substantial debt, with over PKR 180 million in unpaid bills.

Lahore General Hospital reportedly has outstanding dues of PKR 160 million, whereas the Town Municipal Office (TMO) of Ravi Town is facing arrears of PKR 140 million.

Furthermore, the Town Municipal Office of Data Ganj Bakhsh Town is reported to have accumulated unpaid bills amounting to PKR 130 million. The Eye Ward of Mayo Hospital has also fallen into significant debt, with arrears surpassing PKR 100 million.

A LESCO spokesperson stressed the importance of these institutions settling their outstanding payments promptly to maintain an uninterrupted electricity supply. Earlier, the power supply company took action against five employees for failing to meet their recovery targets.

According to a LESCO official, following directives from CEO Shahid Haider, disciplinary action has been taken against several officials over unsatisfactory performance.