PESCO personnel advised to remove green number plates from vehicles

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has issued a directive instructing its personnel to promptly remove green number plates from their vehicles.

This measure is being implemented in order to preempt any potential public backlash due to the surge in electricity bills.

An official notification, released by the Assistant Manager of Transport at PESCO, has mandated all officers to refrain from utilizing government vehicles, especially those bearing green number plates. This directive remains in effect until a restoration of law and order can be achieved, with the aim of preventing any undesirable incidents and safeguarding both Government and PESCO assets.

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Amidst widespread discontent among the populace regarding the marked escalation in electricity costs across the nation, large-scale demonstrations have been witnessed as Pakistanis express their grievances.

Considering the intensifying outrage caused by the significant hikes in power tariffs, Peshawar Electric Supply Company has cautioned its workforce to remain vigilant in light of the potential for mass protests.

Meanwhile the PESCO employees have asked for police protection due to continuous protests of the masses amid inflated electricity prices.

In a letter penned to the police authorities, the PESCO has asked for the police protection of its offices and staff amid protests from enraged masses outside the building.

The operations of the PESCO might be affected as workers are afraid due to the protests of the masses, the letter penned by PESCO read.

It is noteworthy that the Caretaker Prime Minister, Anwaarul Haq Kakar, has convened an urgent session at the Prime Minister’s House today. The discussion will revolve around the escalating issue of soaring electricity bills.