KARACHI   -   The Sindh Assembly has established a special committee to examine the proposal for suspending K-Electric’s license. The resolution, introduced by independent member Sajjad Somro, who is supported by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has led to the formation of this committee.

The committee will not only review K-Electric’s performance but will also assess the operations of HESCO and SEPCO. It will consist of 11 members, including Opposition Leader Ali Khurshidi, and will be chaired by Fayyaz Butt.

In response to a media question on the matter, a K-Electric spokesperson stated, “K-Electric holds Provincial Assembly representatives in high regard. Their cooperation is essential for helping K-Electric improve governance and eliminate power theft across 30% of the company’s feeder network. The 70% of the feeders network is already free from load-shedding, thanks to KE's investment of over US$ 4.0 billion in the value chain since privatization.”

When asked further about the authority over licensing, the spokesperson added, “The authority for licensing distribution companies across Pakistan rests with NEPRA.”