KE Faces Accountability as NA Body Questions Non-Payment of Covid-19 Relief Subsidy

The CEO of K-Electric (KE) has been summoned by the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Energy to explain the delay in disbursing the Covid relief subsidy to consumers. This subsidy was a government initiative to support citizens during the pandemic, but many residents in Karachi have complained about not receiving the promised financial relief.

K-Electric’s handling of the subsidy payments has raised questions about transparency and accountability. Given the financial strain faced by Karachi’s population, especially during and after the Covid-19 pandemic, the delay in subsidy payments has caused widespread frustration.

The summoning of KE’s CEO is a move towards ensuring that utility companies adhere to government directives and that consumers receive their due benefits. This development is seen as a step in the right direction towards greater accountability in Pakistan’s energy sector.