‘Fault lines appear’ in Multan Electric Power Company detection assessments in July

In July 2026, the Multan Electric Power Company (Mepco) imposed more than Rs1 billion in detection adjustments on its consumers, affecting nearly 37.84 million units. The distribution of these adjustments varied significantly among Mepco's nine divisions, sparking questions about the consistency of the assessments. Multan accounted for 9,106 adjustments, totaling Rs187.22 million, while Rahim Yar Khan had the highest number of adjustments at 28,486, with a financial assessment of Rs118.04 million.

Despite having fewer adjustments than Rahim Yar Khan, Multan's financial assessment was higher due to the greater volume of detected units. The disparity between Khanewal and Bahawalnagar's assessments, despite nearly identical numbers of detection units, highlighted the inconsistencies in the process. Consumers alleged that their meters were faulty for extended periods, leading to excessive billing, and demanded stricter adherence to Nepra guidelines in detecting and billing for electricity theft.

Mepco's CEO emphasized the need for accurate billing, transparency in meter reading, and compliance with established procedures, directing officials to obtain documentary evidence and resolve complaints promptly. However, the company's data did not disclose the extent to which the assessed amounts had been recovered.