Islamabad: The Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) concluded the Financial Year 2025-26 with a significant reduction in line losses, which fell to 9.80 percent from 10.43 percent the previous year, marking a transition into single-digit losses. This reduction was accompanied by a recovery rate exceeding 100 percent, a zero contribution to the national Circular Debt, and timely payments to the Central Power Purchasing Agency (Guarantee) Limited (CPPA-G).

According to the Press Information Department, GEPCO achieved savings of Rs. 5.2 billion during the year through measures such as accurate billing, enforcement against electricity theft, network expansion, and the commissioning of new grid stations. These efforts have bolstered the company’s financial standing.

GEPCO also enhanced consumer service by ensuring the replacement of defective electricity meters within one month. Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari cited GEPCO’s success as evidence of the positive impact of data-driven oversight across distribution companies (DISCOs), contributing to financial and operational improvements. Regular reviews of DISCO performance continue under the Ministry’s reform framework, focusing on loss reduction and anti-theft measures.

The Ministry of Energy’s (Power Division) strategy emphasizes the importance of independent and professional Boards of Directors, allowing for strategic planning and execution without political interference. GEPCO’s achievements in FY 2025-26 highlight the effectiveness of these policies in improving the financial health of Pakistan’s power sector.