KARACHI—Karachi Electric (KE) continued to implement measures to ensure network security and reliability, with strategic actions aimed at curbing power theft across its entire territory. In FY24, from July 2023 to the present.
It successfully conducted almost 30,000 drives, removing over 330,000 kg of Kunda wires and accessing electricity illegally while adversely affecting the power infrastructure. During this period, KE removed 234,000 such illegal connections through the dedicated efforts of its distribution teams.
Anti-theft activities and Kunda removal drives are already a part of the company’s business operations. These are dedicated to keeping the network safe and reducing the impact of line losses.
Theft of electricity not only bypasses the network's safety protocols but also affects an area's loss profile, which may impact the duration of loadshed. KE acknowledges that current macroeconomic conditions may affect customers’ propensity to pay and is organizing facilitation camps across the city.
Customers can visit these camps and KE Customer Care Centers throughout the city to clear their dues and receive assistance in obtaining regularised connections. KE Spokesperson urged elected officials and community leaders to promote a culture of regular bill payment and actively discourage power theft. These measures are crucial for ensuring an uninterrupted power supply to the city.
Pakistani currency rates against US Dollar and other currencies on July 2, 2024 (Tuesday) in open market.
US dollar was being quoted at 277.75 for buying and 280.60 for selling.
Euro's buying rate stands at 293.4 and selling rate is 296.9 while British Pound rate is 349 for buying, and 352.55 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED was at 74.85 and Saudi Riyal at 72.95.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
---|---|---|---|
US Dollar | USD | 277.75 | 280.6 |
Euro | EUR | 293.4 | 296.9 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 349 | 352.55 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 74.85 | 75.65 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 72.95 | 73.75 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 182.2 | 184 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 740.01 | 748.01 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 203 | 205 |
China Yuan | CNY | 38.29 | 38.69 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 39.98 | 40.38 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.63 | 35.98 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.34 | 3.45 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.9 | 1.98 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 904.27 | 913.27 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 58.99 | 59.59 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 169.34 | 171.34 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.14 | 26.44 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 722.52 | 730.52 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.44 | 77.14 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 202 | 204 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 26.27 | 26.57 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 7.55 | 7.7 |
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