Pakistan’s electricity distribution companies (Discos) have reduced their financial losses by Rs68 billion in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, signalling notable progress in curbing theft, incompetence, and revenue shortfalls, according to fresh Power Division data.

According to the Power Division’s official document, total Disco losses from July to September 2025 stood at Rs171 billion, down from Rs249 billion recorded in the same period last year.

Officials say the improvement comes from better administrative oversight, stricter enforcement, and targeted anti-theft operations across various distribution zones.

Breakdown of losses: theft and incompetence decline

The document reveals that in the first three months of FY2025, losses due to incompetence and power theft amounted to Rs87 billion. This marks a significant decrease compared to Rs113 billion in the same quarter last year.

Losses due to poor electricity bill collections were recorded at Rs84 billion, down from Rs126 billion during July–September 2024.

Combined, these figures illustrate progress in two of the most problematic areas for Discos: operational inefficiency and weak revenue recovery.

Full-year comparison shows broader improvement

The Power Division document also highlights year-on-year improvements on an annual scale.

Total losses for FY2024–25 dropped to Rs397 billion
Total losses for FY2023–24 were significantly higher at Rs591 billion

This indicates a reduction of nearly Rs194 billion in annual losses — a positive indicator for the energy sector’s financial health and a possible relief for future tariff pressures.