DISCOs fined Rs 483.5 mln for fatal incident in FY-2021-22.

ISLAMABAD -- All power distribution companies (DISCOs) were fined Rs 483.5 million by the power regulator for fatal incidents that occurred during the fiscal year 2021-22.

Official sources told reporter here Wednesday that 11 per cent more fatal incidents were reported in FY-2021-22 as compared to FY-2020-21. DISCOs were unable to implement the standard operating procedures (SOPs) regarding safety measures due to which 196 fatal accidents occurred during FY 2021-22 against 189 fatal accidents recorded during

FY 2020-21, they said.

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) not only imposed fine on DISCOs but also directed

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