Karachi, February 10, 2026: K-Electric continued its crackdown against electricity theft as part of efforts to reduce distribution loss, removing 436 illegal hooked connections (kundas) weighing around 835 kilogrammes in an operation that covered Karachi’s Timber Market, Bhimpura, Nishter Road and Ghanchi Para areas. Nearly half the units in these areas are either stolen or remain unpaid.
K-Electric spokesperson Imran Rana said, “In the ongoing fiscal year, KE has conducted four drives in these areas alone. Despite the drives, electricity theft remains a chronic issue. Overall, KE’s Lyari IBC, which covers the area between Timber Market to Ghanchi Para, has conducted over 100 kunda removal drives, dismantling around 8 tons of illegal wiring in the ongoing fiscal year. The affected areas have AT&C losses exceeding 40%, with certain neighborhoods crossing the 50% mark, reflecting persistent electricity theft and defaults. Beyond financial impact, illegal kunda connections pose serious safety risks and compromise network integrity, necessitating coordinated removal drives and regularisation efforts.
“K-Electric has always been committed to eliminating illegal connections and improving the profile of high-loss areas to ensure reliable and uninterrupted power supply. However, we need the support of area representatives to ensure timely payment of electricity bills, and urge customers to use only legal, metered connections installed by authorised company staff.”
Community leaders and residents are encouraged to cooperate in clearing outstanding dues and report electricity theft through K-Electric’s digital platforms or via email at speakup@ke.com.pk.
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.