SHC Questions K-Electric Over Loadshedding Despite Bill Payments
Karachi – Justice Iqbal Kalhoro on Thursday heard a petition filed by the Karachi chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, raising concerns over power outages affecting households that pay their electricity bills on time.
During the proceedings, the court questioned the admissibility of the petition but emphasized a key point: electricity consumers who pay their bills promptly and are not involved in power theft should not face loadshedding.
“Even if only one household in an area pays its bill, it should not have to suffer,” Justice Kalhoro remarked.
The judge also addressed K-Electric’s legal team, questioning why a prepaid smart card system for electricity had not yet been introduced in Karachi. “Why not have a system where electricity cannot be used without a prepaid card?” he asked.
K-Electric’s lawyer replied that such a system would require a comprehensive policy and careful planning. Justice Kalhoro noted that even if work started immediately, implementation could take up to five years.
The lawyer added that since privatization, K-Electric has taken several steps to curb electricity theft, claiming that nearly 70% of Karachi is now free from loadshedding. He also assured the court that the suggestion of a prepaid electricity system would be forwarded to the company’s management.
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