Published on, Aug. 18 -- August 18, 2025 12:18 PM

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has suspended its Chief Engineer Operations, Nadeem Malik, with immediate effect, citing inefficiency and negligence during his official duties, officials confirmed on Monday. The decision came after increasing line losses were reported during the load-shifting process, which was initiated under his supervision.

According to the official notification, Malik failed to manage feeder load-shifting effectively, which caused technical difficulties in maintaining smooth electricity distribution. The inefficiency was considered a major setback, especially as uninterrupted electricity supply is critical for consumers across Lahore and surrounding areas....