Khawaja Asif alleges LESCO staff took Rs80,000 to repair transformer without receipt

'Strict action' taken, says power minister after Khawaja Asif's claim of Lesco employees' corruption

Power Minister Awais Leghari on Sunday said that “strict action” had been taken against a Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) line superintendent after Defence Minister Khawaja Asif complained of financial corruption. In an X post on Saturday, Asif said he had sought a former official’s help for the repair of a transformer in the village of his domestic employee. The minister alleged, “[Lesco] employees took Rs80,000 to repair the transformer…

Khawaja Asif alleges LESCO staff took Rs80,000 to repair transformer without receipt

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif alleged that employees of the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) charged villagers Rs80,000 to repair a damaged transformer but failed to provide any official receipt for the payment. In a post on X late on Saturday, he said a transformer in the village of his domestic worker burned out, leaving residents without electricity. میرے گھریلو ملازم کے گاؤں میں ٹرانسفارمر کل جل گیا۔ لیسکو کے ایک پرانے مہربان ceo کو فو…

LESCO Suspends Officials After Defence Minister's Bribery Complaint

LESCO workers are repairing and laying new electrical wires on poles to restore power in Lahore on February 10, 2026. — APP Two linemen among suspended staff. Burnt transformer sparked replacement dispute. LESCO denies evidence of bribery. LAHORE: Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has suspended three officials after Defence Minister Khawaja Asif alleged that a transformer in a village linked to one of his employees was replaced following t…

Khawaja Asif Alleges LESCO Staff Charged Rs. 80,000 to Repair Transformer Without Receipt

Former Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has raised serious allegations of corruption within the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO), claiming that residents were asked to pay Rs80,000 for the repair of a damaged transformer without being provided any official receipt. The allegations have reignited concerns about transparency, accountability, and oversight within the country’s power distribution sector. According to reports, local residents were…

Power Minister responds to LESCO corruption allegations after Khawaja Asif’s complaint

ISLAMABAD: Federal Power Minister Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari announced that disciplinary measures have been initiated against officials of Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) following allegations of a Rs80,000 bribe for transformer repairs. The controversy gained momentum after Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif publicly accused officials of demanding money to fix an electricity issue, prompting the government to act. Leghari appreciated K…

LESCO suspends three staff after Khawaja Asif’s complaint triggers inquiry

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has suspended two linemen and a line superintendent following a tweet by Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif that raised allegations regarding irregularities in a local power issue. According to the Assistant Executive Engineer (XEN) of Phoolnagar Division, the suspended employees include Line Superintendent Muhammad Hussain, Lineman Shaukat, and Lineman Faqir Sher. LESCO officials stated that a 200-…