Karachi, December 19, 2025: K-Electric (KE) marked the successful completion of its two-year Lineworkers Apprenticeship Programme with graduating apprentices presenting innovative, practical projects aimed at enhancing safety, efficiency, and theft detection within power distribution systems. The projects were displayed at KE’s Distribution Network Academy (DNA), where the apprenticeship programme and training sessions were also held.
This was the first time women were formally enrolled and trained as lineworkers under KE’s apprenticeship framework. A total of 28 apprentices, including 22 male and 6 female participants, completed the programme. During the concluding showcase, students presented several applied projects, reflecting their hands-on technical learning and problem-solving capabilities.
The event was attended by KE’s senior leadership, including Chief Executive Officer Moonis Alvi and Chief Distribution & Marcomms Officer Sadia Dada, who engaged with apprentices, reviewed demonstrations, and interacted with instructors to understand the practical impact of the training.
The Lineworkers Apprenticeship Programme is accredited by the Sindh Technical Education & Vocational Training Authority (STEVTA) under the Apprenticeship Act. Moving forward, KE is coordinating with the National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) to secure national-level accreditation, allowing the programme to contribute to skill development across Pakistan’s power sector.
Speaking on the occasion, Moonis Alvi, CEO KE, said: “Distribution is the backbone of a power utility and extends far beyond day-to-day service touchpoints. It requires skilled, safety-conscious professionals who understand the network. KE has also always strived to be gender-inclusive and this programme is a testament to this fact. Through this apprenticeship programme, we are investing in people who will strengthen our operations, improve service quality, and become the future custodians of a reliable power system.”
Highlighting the broader role of distribution, Sadia Dada, Chief Distribution and Marcomms Officer KE, added: “Preparing future lineworkers through structured training not only improves on-ground service delivery but also empowers individuals to become the visible, trusted face of the utility within communities. The participation of women and their readiness to serve in field roles reflects how technical capability and commitment define effective operational teams.”
Some of the projects on display included: Theft Detection Module, Smart Electrical Pole Monitoring System, Footstep Power Generation System, Energy Monitoring Device, Tesla Tower, Auto Solar Cleaning System, Neutral Break Discrepancy Board for Theft Detection.
Through initiatives like this, KE continues to strengthen its distribution capability by developing skilled human capital, enhancing service standards, and enabling a new generation of professionals to support the evolving needs of a modern power utility.
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.