ISLAMABAD: After months of cautious restraint, the federal government has decided to initiate legal action against the forced takeovers of grid stations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), involving the deployment of Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel to safeguard power infrastructure.
Tensions between the federal PML-N government and KP’s PTI-led administration have escalated since the general election, with the issue being a major point of contention.
Sources from the power division revealed that a directive was sent to the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco), ordering FIRs to be lodged against those responsible for the unlawful seizure of grid stations. If local police refuse to register the case, Pesco has been instructed to approach the sessions judge or escalate the matter to the Peshawar High Court. The letter further outlines the request for FC deployment to ensure the protection of Pesco’s assets.
Story by Khaleeq Kiani
