PAC Reveals Rs1.06 Billion HESCO Payroll Embezzlement Scam

A meeting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has uncovered an alleged Rs1.06 billion embezzlement at the Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) involving salary payments to ghost employees and retired staff. According to an audit report reviewed by the committee, salaries were continuously paid to non-existent employees and individuals who had already retired, resulting in…

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Power Ministry Orders Action Against Disco Officers Over Consumer Complaint Delays

The Power Division has directed immediate disciplinary action against underperforming officers and employees working in electricity distribution companies (Discos) after a nationwide review revealed widespread delays in resolving consumer complaints. According to official details, Power Minister Awais Leghari ordered strict accountability measures following an extensive assessment of complaint records collected through the Customer Complaint Management…

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