MEPCO Performance Report 2024-25: Achievements, Recovery, and Future Goals
Electricity is the backbone of life and business in Pakistan, and people always want to know how well their power companies are working. One of the largest power distribution companies in the country, Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO), has shared its performance report for the financial year 2024-25. The report shows some very strong results in revenue collection, loss reduction, and fighting electricity theft.
As an experienced electrician who works with customers across Punjab, I believe it’s important for consumers to understand where their electricity comes from, how their bills are collected, and how the company is improving its services. Let me explain MEPCO’s performance in simple words.
Record Revenue Collection
During the period from July 2024 to April 2025, MEPCO collected a total of Rs. 535 billion from both private and government consumers. Out of this:
- Rs. 521 billion came from private customers.
- Rs. 27.72 billion was recovered from government departments.
This has helped MEPCO achieve a progressive recovery rate of 102%, which means they collected even more than their assigned target. For a power company, achieving over 100% recovery is a big achievement, as it ensures financial health and smooth operations.
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Reduction in Line Losses
Another good news for consumers is that MEPCO managed to reduce its Transmission and Distribution (T&D) losses by 1.2% during this financial year.
- This saving translates into 172 million units of electricity.
- Financially, this means MEPCO saved around Rs. 4.82 billion.
Reducing line losses means more electricity reaches consumers instead of being lost due to technical faults or illegal connections. It also helps in reducing the burden on the national grid and can potentially help keep bills lower in the future.
Fight Against Electricity Theft
MEPCO has taken strong steps to control electricity theft, which has been a long-standing problem in many parts of Pakistan.
Between July 2024 to April 2025:
- Over 600,000 customers were caught stealing electricity.
- Penalties worth Rs. 8.80 billion were imposed on them.
- So far, Rs. 6.54 billion has been successfully recovered from these penalties.
- Legal action was initiated against over 23,000 individuals involved in theft.
As an electrician working on the ground, I often see how illegal connections not only steal power but also damage transformers and cause outages for honest customers. MEPCO’s actions are important for ensuring a fair electricity supply and protecting the rights of paying consumers.
Expansion of Connections
The demand for electricity keeps growing as populations rise and businesses expand. To meet this demand:
- MEPCO provided over 370,000 new connections in the current financial year.
- With this, the total number of MEPCO customers has crossed 8.72 million.
This includes:
- Domestic consumers: Over 7.8 million
- Commercial consumers: 666,000
- Industrial consumers: 61,615
- Agricultural tube wells: Over 108,000
- Others: Various categories including general services
This expansion shows that MEPCO is working hard to provide access to electricity for more people across Southern Punjab.
Improvement in Infrastructure
Another positive point in MEPCO’s performance report is the investment in its infrastructure:
- MEPCO replaced 529,000 faulty meters, including:
- 451,000 single-phase meters
- 78,158 three-phase meters
- Installed 1,189 new distribution transformers.
Now, MEPCO’s total transformers have reached 241,910. This is important because new and better equipment helps reduce power outages, improves voltage stability, and ensures better customer service.
MEPCO: The Largest Distribution Company in Pakistan
MEPCO is responsible for supplying power to 13 districts in Southern Punjab, serving nearly 35 million people. This makes it the largest electricity distribution company in the country.
With such a vast network, managing losses, improving recovery, and maintaining customer service are not easy tasks. Yet, MEPCO’s report for 2024-25 proves that they are taking steps in the right direction.
Future Expectations
Looking at these results, I feel hopeful as an electrician and as a citizen. MEPCO’s reduction in losses and its recovery performance mean the company is moving toward better financial stability and service reliability. However, there is always room for improvement:
- Further reduce line losses to help lower costs.
- Speed up action against electricity theft.
- Continue upgrading old equipment to avoid breakdowns.
If MEPCO keeps working with the same focus, consumers across Southern Punjab can expect better service and possibly fewer power cuts in the future.
Conclusion
MEPCO’s Performance Report 2024-25 shows clear progress in recovery, loss reduction, and infrastructure upgrades. As someone who works directly with electrical systems and customers, I believe this report is not just numbers—it reflects real improvements that can positively impact the lives of millions in the region.
Consumers should stay informed and support efforts to reduce electricity theft and report faults promptly. Together, both the company and the people can help build a stronger, more reliable power system in Pakistan.
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