No. 12(06)/2024-DISCO-I-CBA
18-February-2025
Ministry Of Energy Power Division, Government Of Pakistan
Power Sector Declared Essential – Ministry of Energy Issues Notification for Compliance:
In a significant move, the Government of Pakistan’s Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has officially declared power sector entities as essential services. This decision underscores the critical role of electricity supply in national infrastructure and public welfare.
As per the latest notification issued on February 18, 2025, all major power distribution companies (DISCOs), including LESCO, FESCO, MEPCO, GEPCO, HESCO, IESCO, PESCO, and others, are now categorized under essential services. This classification ensures uninterrupted power supply and operational continuity across Pakistan, especially during emergencies and national crises.
Stakeholders in the power sector are directed to comply with the Ministry of Interior’s notification and take necessary actions to uphold operational efficiency and service delivery. For complete details, refer to the official notification below:
GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN
MINISTRY OF ENERGY POWER DIVISION, ISLAMABAD
No. 12(06)/2024-DISCO-I-CBA
Islamabad, the 18th February, 2025
From
Ahmed Saleem
Section Officer (DISCOS-1)
To
1-MD-NTDC, NTDC, Lahore 2- CEO, FESCO, Faisalabad
3-CEO, GEPCO, Gujranwala
4- CEO, HESCO, Hyderabad
5-CEO, LESCO, Lahore
6-CEO MEPCO, MEPCO, Multan
7-Chief Executive Officer, QESCO, Quetta
8-CEO, SEPCO, Sukkur
9-Chief Executive Officer, IESCO, Islamabad
10- Chief Executive Officer, PESCO, Peshawar
11- Chief Executive Officer, TESCO, Peshawar
12- Chief Executive Officer, GHCL, Islamabad
13- CEO, Hazara Electric Supply Company HAZECO,
SUBJECT: DECLARATION OF POWER SECTOR ENTITIES AS ESSENTIAL SERVICES.
In continuation of this Division’s letter of even number dated 31.1.2024, 14.3.2024 and 13.9.2024 on the subject noted above, please find enclosed herewith a copy of Ministry of Interior’s notification No. 5/35/2023-K P dated 7.2.2025 for compliance and necessary action at your end.
Section Officer (DISCOS-I)
Strengthening Pakistan’s Power Sector – What This Means for the Public:
The declaration of power sector entities as essential services is a crucial step toward ensuring stability in electricity distribution across the country. By giving legal protection to power companies, the government aims to prevent service disruptions, improve management, and enhance overall power infrastructure.
Consumers can expect better service reliability, faster issue resolution, and a more responsive power supply system under this new regulation. Meanwhile, power sector employees and management must adhere to compliance directives to maintain the sector’s efficiency.
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