Pakistan

LESCO abolishes installment facility on electricity bills

Published by
Staff Reporter

LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has withdrawn the instalment facility on current electricity bills as part of a major recovery campaign it has launched against the defaulting government and private departments.

According to sources, instalments for consumers will now be allowed only on outstanding arrears, with no flexibility offered on current ongoing monthly bills.

Under the NEPRA regulations, consumers can avail an instalment facility twice a year; however, LESCO has suspended this option to accelerate the recoveries. Officials said that power connections are being disconnected on account of non-payment and would not be restored until all arrears are cleared.

The move is aimed at tightening enforcement as LESCO struggles to meet its recovery targets.

Staff Reporter

Recent Posts

Pakistan’s timely policy may shield it from proposed U.S. additional tariffs

ISLAMABAD (Rizwan Abassi): Pakistan’s recent trade policy has gained significance amid reports that the United…

8 hours ago

Govt set to brief PPP on crucial legal changes ahead of Budget

ISLAMABAD: Important legislation may be considered in the negotiations between the Pakistan People's Party (PPP)…

8 hours ago

No visa agent needed! UK High Commissioner shares step-by-step visa guide

ISLAMABAD: If you are thinking of applying for a UK visa from Pakistan and are…

8 hours ago

Famous Anti-biotic medicine ‘Azomax’ declared fake

LAHORE: The Drugs Control of Punjab declared a Class-I alert after the lab tests confirmed…

9 hours ago

Unmarried women can now get financial support from BISP

KARACHI: The government has decided to include unmarried women above the age of 35 in…

9 hours ago

Minimum salary of 45,000 proposed in Budget 2026-27

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIED) has recommended setting the minimum monthly wage…

10 hours ago