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PhotoNews Pakistan > Business > K-Electric Receives Record Federal Subsidy of Rs169 Billion
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K-Electric Receives Record Federal Subsidy of Rs169 Billion

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By Web Desk Published October 26, 2023 3 Min Read
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The recent financial disclosures within Pakistan’s energy sector have illuminated the federal government’s role in sustaining the operational viability of various electric supply companies. The figures divulge a contrasting landscape, specifically highlighting K-Electric’s reliance on substantial governmental support compared to its counterparts.

According to insights from the Ministry of Energy (Power Division), K-Electric, a key player in the distribution sector, is substantially bankrolled by the federal government, receiving a staggering Rs169 billion in subsidies. This assistance overshadows the collective aid extended to several state-run Power Distribution Companies (Discos), revealing an imbalance in the financial underpinnings of these entities.

Within the state apparatus, Iesco, Lesco, and Fesco emerge as financially autonomous, contributing a hefty annual cross-subsidy totalling Rs156 billion to support other struggling Discos. Their self-sufficiency negates the need for federal backing, marking a stark departure from K-Electric’s dependency trajectory.

However, beyond these three companies, the scenario grows dimmer. Crippled by financial constraints, other Discos lean heavily on federal subsidies and inter-Discos cross-subsidies. This intricate web of financial support, primarily steered by federal interventions, aims to keep these essential services afloat amidst economic challenges.

The Disparity in Financial Self-Sufficiency Among Discos

Entities like Pesco, Gepco, and TESCO exhibit significant financial deficits, solely operational due to Rs17 billion from inter-Discos subsidy transfers and an equivalent contribution from the federal government. This reliance extends to Mepco, Qesco, Secpco, and Hesco, all requiring substantial subsidies, with stark imbalances between their generated revenues and operational costs.

This systemic disparity raises critical questions regarding the sustainability of such financial models and the federal government’s role in potentially fostering dependencies rather than encouraging self-sufficiency.

Reacting to the undercurrents of criticism, K-Electric defends its subsidy reliance, emphasizing the recompensation aspect towards government institutions for expensive fuel purchases. The power giant argues for a revision in energy resource allocations, advocating for the approved 276 mmcfd gas, which could offset its subsidy needs.

Their stance underscores an often-overlooked facet of the energy sector’s financial dynamics: the tethering of operational costs to volatile fuel prices and resource allocations. K-Electric’s current predicament, accentuated by the suspension of its natural gas supply, serves as a microcosm of the larger challenges plaguing Pakistan’s power distribution network.

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