Senior LESCO Officials Face Corruption Allegations in Intelligence Report
A recent intelligence report submitted to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has raised serious corruption allegations against several high-ranking officers within the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO), as reported by 24News. The findings shed light on extensive misconduct within the company, prompting swift action from the Prime Minister.
Following the report’s release, Prime Minister Sharif directed the Interior Ministry to begin a thorough investigation into the implicated officials. The Establishment Division has been assigned the role of closely monitoring these individuals to ensure accountability. The investigation targets officials ranging from Grade 18 to Grade 21, detailing accusations of bribery, mismanagement, and malpractice in electricity distribution.
Among those specifically named in the report are LESCO’s General Manager Technical, Amir Yasin, and Chief Engineer Material Management, Ramzan Butt. Butt faces allegations of involvement in bribery and electricity theft, while DG Implementation, Rai Muhammad Asghar, is accused of manipulating recovery data to mislead authorities.
In addition, Deputy Manager Public Relations Rai Masood Kharal, closely associated with LESCO’s Chief, Shahid Haider, has been implicated in overbilling practices. The report also names Project Director GSC Zahid Qayyum Khokhar, Superintending Engineer of the Kasur Circle Nadeem Malik, and Manager of the Eastern Circle Muhammad Anwar Watto, highlighting systemic issues that have persisted within LESCO’s administration.
These revelations underscore severe governance and operational challenges within LESCO, as authorities now look to address the pervasive corruption that has hindered the company’s efficiency.
