Karachi, November 28, 2025: K-Electric’s (KE) again conducted a joint operation, targeting the underground illegal electricity supply network in Jalalabad, Nazimabad that is responsible for the loss of over 200,000 units a year.
The location continues to be a problem despite multiple operations, 60 in the last 16 months.
During the operation, KE’s technical teams removed approximately 3,000 kilograms of underground cables illegally linked to KE’s network.
The underground network covered a distance of roughly 500 metres. All illegal connections were dismantled during the latest operation.
Outstanding dues on this area alone have surpassed PKR2 billion.
KE spokesperson stated: “Organised groups continue to engage in large-scale power theft. The timely support of law enforcement agencies always play a crucial role in enabling our teams to safely complete the operation despite resistance. We urge the public to actively report electricity theft to help ensure a safer, more stable, and reliable power supply system for Karachi.
“However, despite KE’s best and repeated efforts, some areas have proven to be problematic and dangerous. We urge area representatives to cooperate so that electricity theft can be stopped once and for all.”
KE reiterates its commitment to working with communities and authorities to eliminate power theft, improve system stability, and enhance customer facilitation across Karachi.
About K-Electric
K-Electric (KE) is a public listed company incorporated in Pakistan in 1913 as KESC. Privatized in 2005, KE is the only vertically integrated power utility in Pakistan supplying electricity to Karachi and its adjoining areas. The majority shares (66.4%) of the Company are owned by KES Power, a consortium of investors including Al-Jomaih Power Limited of Saudi Arabia, National Industries Group (Holding) of Kuwait, and KE Holdings (Formerly: Infrastructure and Growth Capital Fund or IGCF). The Government of Pakistan is also a shareholder (24.36%) in the Company while the remaining are listed as free float shares.
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