ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) directed power distribution companies (DISCOs) to improve their performance in 15 days.

"NEPRA will conduct hearing after three weeks to review performance of DISCOs", power regulatory authority directed DISCOs while hearing CPPAG plea. NEPRA heard request of Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPAG) regarding monthly fuel adjustment charges of Rs 2.07 per unit for month of July.

However, during hearing CPPAG reviewed its request from Rs 2.07 to Rs 1.57 per unit raise on account of FCA. Authority asked National Transmission and Despatch Company to submit report as to why capacity of Gatti and some other grids was not increased. NEPRA also directed DISCOs to take action for reducing line loses and stopping electricity theft.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 01 2023

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