In this connection, Task Forces of PESCO Bannu Circle carried out raids in the areas of City Division D.I. Khan and removed 22 direct connections and recovered 0.69 million rupees from defaulters in head of arrears. In Bannu division 26 direct hooks were removed and Rs0.43 million were recovered and 04 transformers were disconnected due to non-payment of dues. Similarly, the Task Forces of Karak Division removed 72 direct hooks and recovered an amount of Rs0.35 million in head of arrears. A spokesman of PESCO has said that drive against illegal use of electricity and direct hooks will continue and warned the power thieves to stop power pilferage in the larger interest of the nation.

Source: The Nation September 09, 2021 02:26 UTC