The report cites weaknesses in public sector discos
NEPRA says the electricity distribution sector has shown uneven progress in terms of health and safety standards Economy. Photo: design: Ibrahim Yahya Islamabad Pakistan’s electricity distribution sector continued to show uneven progress in health, safety and environment (HSE) standards, according to the National Electricity Regulatory Authority (Nepra)’s HSE performance assessment report for the financial year 2024-25. The report highlights the persistent weaknesses of many public sector distribution companies. Utilities such as the Lahore, Quetta and Hyderabad power companies were rated in the “fair” category, indicating gaps in safety governance, contractor oversight and implementation of safety procedures at the field level.












