LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) successfully completed major development projects worth Rs3.723 billion during 2025 to improve the power distribution system, reduce line losses, and ensure an uninterrupted electricity supply to consumers.
The initiatives taken during the year included several projects focused on Energy Loss Reduction (ELR) and Development of Power Distribution (DOP) at both High-Tension (HT) and Low-Tension (LT) levels.
According to statistics provided by LESCO’s Planning and Development (P&D) Department, a total of 97 HT-level energy loss reduction projects and 19 power distribution projects were completed during 2025 at a cost of Rs1,354.856 million. Similarly, at the LT level, 1,767 energy loss reduction projects and 67 power distribution projects were completed, with an overall expenditure of Rs2,368.366 million.
The LESCO officials said the primary objective of these projects was to significantly reduce line losses, upgrade outdated electrical infrastructure, and ensure the supply of safe, stable, and high quality electricity to consumers. As a result, they added, system efficiency has improved considerably, while consumer complaints have declined noticeably.
According to the LESCO management, the company is modernizing its power transmission and distribution network in line with federal government’s policies and directives issued by the ministry of energy. The LESCO will continue to prioritize consumer convenience while maintaining the momentum of development projects, officials stated.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
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