The Power Division has defended the provision of free electricity to employees of government-owned power sector entities, stating it is part of their employment terms and conditions alongside benefits like medical care and accommodation.
Annual Allocation of Free Electricity
A reported 441.5 million units of electricity are provided annually to 200,000 employees across public and corporate sector entities.
- 308.2 million units are allocated to current employees.
- 133.2 million units are reserved for retired employees.
Among these beneficiaries, 149,000 employees of distribution companies (Discos) receive free electricity units as part of their service packages.
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Power Division’s Justification
In a written response to the National Assembly, the Power Division clarified that such employee benefits are not exclusive to the power sector. Similar privileges are also extended to employees in other public and corporate sector organizations, including:
- Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)
- Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL)
- Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC)
- Pakistan Railways
- Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL)
The division emphasized that free electricity is a standard part of the benefits package for employees in these sectors.
