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Pakistan

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Jul 25, 2025

Power companies overbilled 20m users by Rs244b, audit reveals

The audit highlights serious financial irregularities in the accounts of these companies. In just one month, five distribution companies overbilled 278,649 consumers by Rs47.81 billion.

Business

Web Desk
Aug 28, 2024

Nepra launches investigation into overbilling and MDI manipulation

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has established an investigation committee to address concerns of overbilling.

Pakistan

Web Desk
Jul 27, 2024

Miftah Ismail urges govt to address overbilling, end load-shedding

Miftah Ismail has called for an immediate cessation of overbilling by power distribution companies (DISCOs).

Pakistan

Web Desk
Jul 12, 2024

Interior Minister Naqvi presents FIA report on electricity overbilling to PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi to discuss critical issues affecting the nation.

Pakistan

Web Desk
Apr 26, 2024

FIA uncovers overbilling of 926.9 million units of electricity

FIA’s spokesperson says this malpractice led to collection of billions in rupees, inflicting a financial blow of Rs34.29 billion on consumers

Business

Web Desk
Feb 24, 2024

Nepra warns Discos: fix billing errors or face consequences

This decision comes in response to numerous complaints from across Pakistan regarding excessive and incorrect billing practices by Discos.

Business

Web Desk
Feb 13, 2024

LESCO holds meeting to address overbilling issues

In a pivotal gathering at Lesco Headquarters, Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) CEO Engineer Shahid Haider orchestrated a comprehensive strategy to tackle overbilling concerns. The meeting, attended by top functional heads, aimed to address the persistent issue.

Business

Web Desk
Dec 07, 2023

Committee formed to investigate overbilling by power companies

Expressing deep concern over the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority’s (Nepra) report, which accuses distribution companies (Discos) of malpractice and overbilling in electricity provision, the Power Division has established an independent committee to thoroughly investigate the findings and legal aspects.

Latest

Web Desk
Nov 21, 2023

Nationwide electricity scandal exposed: consumers victimized by overcharging

NEPRA conducted a thorough inquiry, confirming that the subsequent report solidly substantiates the widespread overbilling in August electricity bills.