Ayesha Saba

Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO) and Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) have reported substantial receivables from various departments of the government of Sindh, with outstanding dues amounting to over Rs65 billion as of December 2025.

According to a document obtained by Wealth Pakistan, SEPCO has reported receivables of Rs35.86 billion from various provincial government entities as of December 2025, reflecting a significant accumulation of unpaid electricity dues across its service areas.

According to the official figures, Rs10.39 billion of this amount is recoverable from provincial government departments, while Rs947.01 million is owed by autonomous bodies operating under the provincial government.

The document further shows that local bodies owe Rs1.97 billion, city district governments account for Rs2.96 billion, while Taluka Municipal Administrations alone have accumulated massive arrears of Rs19.59 billion, making them the single largest source of outstanding dues within SEPCO’s service territory.

The power distribution company has called for immediate intervention by the government of Sindh to resolve the issue through structured payment mechanisms, budgetary allocations, or reconciliation of outstanding amounts.

Meanwhile, HESCO has reported substantial receivables from various government departments in Sindh, with outstanding dues totalling Rs29.8 billion as of December 2025. According to the document, major outstanding amounts are owed by key provincial departments, including the police, irrigation department, public health engineering department, health and welfare department, education department, and local bodies.

Significant receivables have also been recorded against development authorities, water and sanitation agencies, municipal administrations, and district-level institutions across Sindh. The highest outstanding amount was recorded against Sindh SCRAP (Salinity Control and Reclamation Program), with receivables of Rs5.19 billion across 1,425 connections, followed by Sindh Irrigation and Drainage Authority (SIDA), which owes Rs3.19 billion.

Other major defaulters include the Sindh Public Health Engineering Department with Rs3.11 billion, the Sindh Police Department with Rs1.87 billion, and the Sindh Irrigation and Power Department with dues of Rs1.18 billion. Receivables from the Sindh Health and Welfare Department stood at Rs873 million, while Hyderabad Development Authority and Sindh Industrial Development Board owed Rs809 million and Rs529 million, respectively.

Municipal entities also contributed significantly to the outstanding amount, with Taluka Municipal Administrations collectively owing Rs8.83 billion and various other departments accounting for Rs4.23 billion.

HESCO has emphasized that timely recovery of government dues is critical for maintaining financial discipline in the power sector and ensuring reliable electricity services for consumers across its jurisdiction.

Credit: INP-WealthPk