Karachi, December 12, 2025: K-Electric continued crackdown on electricity theft to bring down distribution loss by removing over 120 illegal hooked connections (kundas) that weighed nearly 1,900 kilogrammes in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar area.
The crackdown particularly focused on the areas around Pink Residency and Rashdi Goth where an illegal network of cables was removed. Cooperation from relevant authorities and law-enforcement enabled the drive that targeted the network of cables responsible for the loss of nearly 400,000 units of electricity a year amounting to theft of over PKR17 million
The high-loss feeders are a small part of KE’s wider Jauhar network where 47 out of a total of 61 remain loadshed free.
To support regularisation and recovery alongside enforcement, KE has also held multiple customer facilitation camps in the Jauhar area, enabling consumers to clear overdue bills, enter installment plans, and apply for legal meter-based connections.
KE spokesperson Imran Rana said: “This kunda removal drive was a focused intervention to protect the integrity of KE’s network and ensure losses do not pile up. By removing nearly two tons of illegal wiring and offering customers a pathway to regularisation through facilitation camps, we are not only reducing energy losses but also helping restore fairness for paying customers. Our teams will continue such targeted operations where theft and non-payment are putting the system and honest consumers at risk. We want to thank the CAA and ASF for their cooperation as this kunda removal drive was close to the airport area as well.”
K-Electric is committed to improve recoveries and facilitate the transition from illegal to legal connections. Reducing electricity theft and ensuring timely bill payments directly support improved recovery and loss reduction in any area, which are key factors in minimising load-shedding and enabling reliable power supply.
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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