Punjab Assembly Speaker Calls for LESCO Investigation Over Alleged Corruption and Overbilling
Most outlets led with the Punjab Assembly Speaker's allegations against LESCO officers, focusing on claims of corruption, bribery, and overbilling. ProPakistani added the accusation of illegal power cuts, while Business Recorder highlighted the speaker's call for an investigation and the alleged harassment of consumers. Both outlets used similar framing but varied slightly in the specific allegations emphasized.
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3 articles · 3 outlets
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Punjab Assembly Speaker Calls for LESCO Investigation Over Alleged Corruption and Overbilling
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Punjab Assembly Speaker Calls for LESCO Investigation Over Alleged Corruption and Overbilling
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PA Speaker accuses LESCO officers of corruption, bribery
LAHORE: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has accused Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) officials of corruption, bribery and harassment, alleging that consumers were being forced to pay hefty bribes and contribute funds for the repair of transformers. Addressing a press conference at the Punjab Assembly on Friday, he alleged that LESCO officials demanded Rs150,000 to Rs200,...
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LESCO Accused of Overbilling, Bribery and Illegal Power Cuts
Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has called for an investigation into Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) after a… Read More
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Punjab Assembly speaker blasts Lesco for ‘corrupt’ practices
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Punjab Assembly speaker blasts Lesco for ‘corrupt’ practices
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Punjab Assembly speaker blasts Lesco for ‘corrupt’ practices
KASUR: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmed Khan blasted the Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) over alleged corrupt practices and exploitation of consumers. He was speaking at a gathering at the Islampura locality of Allahabad in Chunian on Wednesday. Earlier, six villagers of the area were booked for torturing a Lesco official during a crackdown on defaulters and power theft. Later, Lesco ...
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