Smart meters to be installed on DISCO transformers to curb power theft, overbilling

The government plans to install smart meters on transformers across all power distribution companies (DISCOs) to curb electricity theft and overbilling, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema said on Tuesday. Cheema made the remarks while chairing a meeting on DISCOs in Islamabad, where participants reviewed development programmes and progress on arranging financing for the smart metering project through the Economic Affairs Division (EAD). The meeting was informed that progress had b

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