K-Electric removes 1,100 kg of illicit connections as part of its ongoing campaign against power theft.

eliminating more than 550 illicit connections weighing close to 1,100 kg.

Nearly 110,000 units of energy are lost each month as a result of the unlawful connections, which have previously been the focus of KE’s drives. This results in losses of about PKR 53 million annually.

K-Electric is dedicated to enhancing recoveries and easing the shift from illicit to legitimate connections. Improved recovery and loss reduction in any area are directly supported by lowering energy theft and making sure bills are paid on time. These variables are crucial for reducing load-shedding and providing a dependable power supply.

Once more, K-Electric’s (KE) joint operation targeted the illicit subterranean energy supply network in Jalalabad, Nazimabad, which causes over 200,000 units to be lost annually.

Despite numerous operations—60 in the last 16 months—the location remains problematic.

About 3,000 kg of illegal subterranean cables connected to KE’s network were removed by K-Electric’s technical personnel during the operation. The subterranean network was about 500 meters long. The most recent operation eliminated all illicit ties. The total amount owed in this area alone is more than PKR 2 billion.

“Organized groups continue to engage in large-scale power theft,” a KE spokesperson said. Despite opposition, our crews are always able to safely finish the operation thanks to the prompt assistance of law enforcement officials. In order to make Karachi’s power supply system safer, more stable, and dependable, we implore the public to actively report electricity theft.