Pakistan, June 4 -- Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, issued strict directions on Wednesday to all power distribution companies (DISCOs) across Pakistan to initiate immediate disciplinary proceedings against their worst-performing Sub-Divisional Officers (SDOs) and Executive Engineers (XENs).

As per a press statement, Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) and Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO) have become the first DISCOs to initiate immediate disciplinary action - including suspension - against their worst-performing officers on account of failure in the resolution of consumer complaints registered through the national 118 Call Centre system (CCMS PLUS).

"All remaining DISCOs across Pakistan are in the ...