FIA Launches Crackdown on Electricity and Gas Theft in Pakistan

Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is initiating a major crackdown on electricity and gas theft across the country, aiming to ensure fair distribution of utilities. This move comes as Pakistan and the IMF reach an agreement for a $1.1 billion bailout, with reforms focusing on addressing energy sector debt and improving governance. The crackdown targets various forms of theft, including illegal connections and meter tampering, which have cost the country billions in losses.

Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has announced a crackdown on electricity and gas theft across the country, aiming to ensure fair distribution of utilities. This initiative comes as Pakistan and the IMF reach an agreement for a $1.1 billion bailout, with reforms focusing on addressing energy sector debt and improving governance. The crackdown targets various forms of theft, including illegal connections and meter tampering, which have cost the country billions in losses.