ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (ABC): Unpaid electricity bills of Sindh government departments crossed Rs65 billion in 2025, according to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan. Power distribution companies operating in the province reported the figures.
SEPCO reports unpaid bills worth Rs35.86bn
Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO) reported unpaid electricity bills of Rs35.86 billion as of December 2025. These dues relate to various Sindh government departments. As a result, payment gaps widened across SEPCO’s service areas.
Out of the total amount, provincial government departments owe Rs10.39 billion. Meanwhile, autonomous bodies under the provincial government owe Rs947.01 million.
Local governments emerge as major defaulters
In addition, local bodies owe Rs1.97 billion in unpaid bills. City district governments account for Rs2.96 billion. However, Taluka Municipal Administrations owe the largest share at Rs19.59 billion. Therefore, they remain the biggest source of outstanding dues within SEPCO’s region.
SEPCO has urged the Government of Sindh to take immediate action. Moreover, the company has called for budget releases, payment plans, or reconciliation of pending bills.
HESCO dues rise to Rs29.8bn
Meanwhile, Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) also reported large unpaid bills. Outstanding dues reached Rs29.8 billion as of December 2025. As a result, financial pressure increased on the company.
Major defaulters include the police, irrigation department, public health engineering department, health and welfare department, education department, and local bodies.
Key provincial departments owe billions
According to the documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the highest unpaid amount was recorded against Sindh SCRAP. It owes Rs5.19 billion across 1,425 connections. In addition, the Sindh Irrigation and Drainage Authority owes Rs3.19 billion.
Moreover, the public health engineering department owes Rs3.11 billion. The police department owes Rs1.87 billion. Furthermore, the irrigation and power department owes Rs1.18 billion. Receivables from the health and welfare department stand at Rs873 million.
Municipal dues add further pressure
At the same time, Taluka Municipal Administrations owe Rs8.83 billion to HESCO. Other departments account for Rs4.23 billion. Therefore, unpaid municipal bills continue to add pressure on the power distribution system.
HESCO stressed that timely recovery of government dues remains essential. As a result, regular payments are needed to maintain financial discipline and ensure reliable electricity supply across Sindh.