Sindh Unpaid Power Bills of Rs724 Million Flagged

Sindh Unpaid Power Bills of Rs724 Million Flagged

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Sindh Unpaid Power Bills of Rs724 Million Flagged

Serious concerns have been raised over Sindh Unpaid Power Bills of Rs724 Million Flagged electricity bills owed by various Sindh government departments. The issue was highlighted during a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Energy (Power Division), drawing attention to financial losses faced by power distribution companies 

Major Defaulter Identified

The Sindh Irrigation Department emerged as the biggest defaulter. According to official figures:

Over Rs617 million is owed to Sukkur Electric Power Company of Pakistan(SEPCO)

Around Rs125 million is owed to Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO)

These unpaid dues have placed the additional pressure on already struggling power utilities.

Committee’s Reaction

Members of the National Assembly committee expressed dissatisfaction over the delayed payments. They instructed officials from:

  • Sindh Finance Department
  • Irrigation Department
  • Power Department
  • SEPCO and HESCO

To reconcile outstanding amounts and ensure timely payment.

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Billing Dispute Over Irrigation Colonies

Sindh government officials argued that some electricity bills, particularly for irrigation colonies, should not be charged. They claimed that individual electricity meters were not installed, making billing unfair. It was revealed that only a few irrigation colonies currently have proper metering.

Sindh Unpaid Power Bills of Rs724 Million Flagged
                                                                                                           Sindh Unpaid Power Bills of Rs724 Million Flagged

Subcommittee Formed

To resolve the matter the committee formed a special subcommittee tasked with:

  • Verifying disputed bills
  • Finalizing payable amounts
  • Proposing a permanent solution to avoid future disputes
  • The sub-committee will submit the recommendation in the coming week.

Why This Issue Matters

Unpaid government electricity bill:

  • Increase financial losses for power companies
  • Add to circular debt
  • Affect service quality for consumer

The lawmaker stressed that the government department must lead by example in clearing utility payments.

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Conclusion

Sindh Unpaid Power Bills of Rs724 Million Flagged has once again exposed weakness in bill recovery from the government department. With disputes over metering and billing now under review the formation of a subcommittee offers hope for resolution and clearing these dues is crucial to improving financial stability in Pakistan’s power sector.

FAQ’s

How much is the total unpaid amount?

The total outstanding amount exceeds Rupees724 million.

Why are the bills disputed?

Sindh officials claim some bills were issued without proper electricity meters, especially in irrigation colonies.

What action has been taken?

A parliamentary subcommittee has been formed to reconcile bills and ensure payments.

Why is this issue important?

Unpaid bills worsen financial losses for power companies and contribute to Pakistan’s circular debt problem.