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FESCO PRESS RELEASE-08-02-2011

FAISALABAD Feb 08: Asian Development Bank (ADB) sanctioned another load of
Rs.2318 million for the improvement and up-gradation of grids and distribution
system of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) said, Tariq Mehmood
Chattha Chief Executive Officer FESCO. Addressing a high level meeting at
FESCO Headquarters here Tuesday. He said that this amount would be spent on
up-gradation of four grids in addition to the expansion of 6 grid stations. It would
increase load of 719 MVA in addition to strengthening the entire grids and
distribution system. Sheikh Muhammad Ashraf Chief Engineer Development
briefed the participants of the meeting about the progress of on going projects
under taken by first ABD tranch of 23.29 million dollar. He said that work is in
progress for the up-gradation of 6 important grid stations including 132-KV Old
thermal, Chiniot Road, Samundari road, Narwala road, factory area and Ludewala
grid stations. Power transformers of double capacity are being installed in these
grid stations. Similarly, 132-KV Kudluthi, Jhang-II, Gojra, Wan Bachran, Haveli
Bahadr Shah, Lalian and Sardar Pur Noon are also being expanded. This work
would be completed by December 2011, after which the work for up-gradation and
expansion of another 20 grids would be under taken with this sanctioned loan.
Adnan Tareen Project Director, ADB for Pakistan expressed satisfaction over the
pace of work in FESCO and said that ADB would continue to support FESCO in
up-gradation its grids and distribution network. The meeting was also attended by
Ijaz of ADB, Chief Engineer PEPCO Rai Khalid, Finance Director Izhar-ul-Haq,
Manager GSC Sheikh Akhtar Hussain, Manager Development Munir Sultan,
Manager Coordination Tariq Mehmood, Deputy Manager Development Amir
Mehmood and Deputy Manager PR Tahir Sheikh.
FESCO PRESS RELEASE-18-01-2011
FAISALABAD Jan 18: Operation staff has been directed to further gear-up its
efforts to minimize line loses in addition to ensuring maximum recoveries said,
Tairq Mehmood Chattha Chief Executive Officer> Faisalabad Electric Supply
Company (FESCO). He was chairing a high level review meeting at FESCO
headquarters here Tuesday. He said that our prime objective should be to
facilitate the consumers and in this connection each and every staff member
should make collective and sincere efforts. He warned that over billing would not
be tolerated and any person found involved in this practice would be kicked out of
the company after following the set procedure. He also underlined the need to
bring about a positive change in the attitude of FESCO employees, so that best
services could be provided to the consumers. He also directed to expedite the
recovery campaign. Notices should be served to all defaulters from public as well
as private sector before disconnecting their connection. He asked Manager
Operations to give viable purposals to bring back the disconnected connection
holders into FESCO network. Director Customer Services will supervise this
process, he added. He also directed to hire the services of Tehsildar Recovery of
District Administration to ensure the recoveries from dead defaulters, in this
connection incentive would also be offered as per law. Chief Executive took
serious notice of the delay in sanctioning new connections and directed to explain
its causes without any further delay. He was further briefed that 48 thousand
domestic, commercial, tube well and other connections have been installed. The
Chief Executive directed to provide new connections on priority basis. He also
stressed the need for the promotion of safety culture and said that FESCO was
spending millions of rupees every year for the safety of its employees. Operation
staff should take proper safety measure in addition to using the T&P. The review
meeting was also attended by Managers Operation of all four circles in addition to
Chief Engineer O&M Sheikh Muhammad Ashraf and Chief Engineer P&D
Ghazanfar Baloch.
FESCO PRESS RELEASE-17-01-2011
FAISALABAD Jan 17: Written test for the posts of Assistant Sub Station Attendant
(ASSA) will be held at FESCO Headquarters here on January 18.A spokesman of
the FESCO said that objections against the applicants have been removed while
call letters to the eligible candidates have been issued. He has also directed the
candidates to bring their original call letter, National Identity Card and other
documents to appear in the written tests.He said that interview for these posts will
be held on February 4.Meanwhile road test and interview for the recruitment of
drivers will be held on Wednesday and Thursday.
FESCO PRESS RELEASE-15-01-2011
FAISALABAD January 15: Individual as well as collective efforts are must to
elevate an institution while hard work commitment and dedication help a nation to
enjoy respect in the international community, said Sheikh Muhammad Ashraf
Chief Engineer (O&M), FESCO. He was addressing a function to say farewell to
Ibrahim Khan Chief Engineer/ Customer Services Director FESCO here yesterday.
He appreciated the services rendered by Chief Engineer Ibrahim Khan and said
that he has set an excellent example of honesty and commitment for his
subordinates. He had privilege to give best results only due to his untiring efforts.
Ghazanfar Ali Baloch Chief Engineer Planning & Design and Director General
Human Resources also eulogized the services and handing of critical issues with
his stead fastness and state forward and clear perception. He had also a unique
ability to work as a team leader by en-boarding all concerned staff. They said that
services would be remembered by his subordinates for years to come. Chief
Engineer Ibrahim Khan said that his is thanked full to Allah Almighty that he has
completed his service and is retiring with dignity and respect. He also thanked the
Engineers Administrative Officers and colleagues for reposing confidence and
giving him a helping hand in discharging his professional obligations. A large
number of FESCO Officers attended this function while retired Chief Engineer
Asghar Ali Niazi also hosted party in honor of Ibrahim Khan.
FESCO PRESS RELEASE-13-01-2011
FAISALABAD January 13: Faisalabad line staff should assure their safety while
working on live lines said Khalid Rahid Manager Operation first circle he was
addressing safety seminar held in different sub divisions of FESCO here
yesterday. He said that hundred of workers observed lose their life every year and
the main cause of these fatal accidents has been identified as minor negligent of
concerned employees Continuing, he said that FESCO has been spending
millions of rupees on the purchase of safety equipments but these are not properly
used. He urged the FESCO staff to promote safety culture in FESCO in order to
minimize fatal accidents in this company. Deputy Manager Technical Sheikh
Muhammad Jahangir, Deputy Manager Operation Abdullahpur Division Shabbir
Ahmed Gujra, Regional Chairman Hydro Electric Union Rana Ghulam Jafar also
addressed the safety seminars and said that line staff must adhered to the safety
rules and SOP issued by the authority. Ch. Ghulam Rasool Manager Operation
second circle also addressed the safety seminar held at Razabad Sub Division
and asked the line staff to proclaim and give commitment not to work live line
without following the proper safety measures. Deputy Manager People Colony
Mian Muhammad Anwar said that life is one of the precious gift of Allah Almighty
and one must protect it from any untoward accident.
FESCO PRESS RELEASE-11-01-2011
FAISALABAD January 11: Written test for Lower Division Clerks will be held here
on January 17, said a spokesman of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company
(FESCO). According to the information the road test and interviews for the
recruitment of the drivers will be held on January 19 and 20. Call letters to all
eligible candidates have been issued while their list has also been displayed at
FESCO headquarters. It could also be downloaded from FESCO web-site
www.fesco.com.pk the candidates whose name are included in this list but they
have not received call letters may contact the FESCO administration.
FESCO PRESS RELEASE-07-10-2010
FAISALABAD January 07: X-rays machine has installed while pathology
laboratory has also been establish in WAPDA dispensary Jhang to provide best
possible medical facilities to the FESCO and WAPDA employees in this area.
Manager Operation Jhang Circle Tofiq Akbar Azad formally inaugurated the x-ray
plant, laboratory and said that dispensary would be shifted to new spacious
premises with in next couple of months. He also thanked Medical Superintendent
WAPDA Hospital Dr. Khalid Dogar and Principal Medical Officer Captain Dr.
Muhammad Rafi Saddiqi for providing best medical facilities to the employees of
this circle. This dispensary will work under the supervision of Principal Medical
Officer Captain Dr. Muhammad Rafi. He said that newly establish laboratory could
conduct 50 types of different test. While x-ray plant has potential to conduct all
types of x-rays. Later Manager Operation Jhang Circle Tofiq Akbar Azad cut a
ribbon to formally inaugurate the laboratory. He also gave blood for blood
grouping. The employees of Jhang circle have expressed satisfaction over the
installation of x-ray machine and establishment of laboratory
 FESCO PRESS RELEASE-06-10-2010
FAISALABAD January 06: Five years 7th (Sub Transmission and Grid Station)
STG plan has been prepared to constructed 24 new grid stations and up-gradation
of 22 grid stations of 66-KVA to 132-KVA, disclosed by Chief Executive Officer
Tariq Mehmood Chattha.Chairing a high level meeting at FESCO Headquarters
here today he said that this plan would be presented to Executive Committee for
National Economic Council (ECNEC) after its final approval. He said that this plan
would ensure quality services to the electricity consumers in this region. Chief
Executive expressed concern over the delay in the completion of 6th STG and said
that a formal request would be made to complete the pending works up to 2012.
He also orders to constitute an investigation team to identify the causes of delay.
This team would be constant of Chief Engineer T&G Sheikh Muhammad Ashraf
and Manager Operation Jhang Circle Tofiq Akbar Azad.Continuing Tariq
Mehmood Chattha said that demand of electricity was increasing at much faster
pace, hence we must expand transmission and distribution system of FESCO. He
said that 7th (STG) plan has been prepared to cater to the future need of existing
and emerging load centers.He said that new grids would be constructed to give
relief to the over loaded grids and ensuring uninterrupted power supply to the
existing and new industrial, agriculture and domestic consumers.Briefing the
meeting Tariq Mehmood Manager (Planning Scheduling and Coordination) said
that 7th STG program has been prepared in line with the maps of 11-KV single line
diagram prepared by survey of Pakistan. This program would also cater the future
needs of electricity. The 24 most demanding grids stations have been proposed
at132-KV Ludian Wala Jaranwala, 132-KV SPS Canal Road, 132-KV Usman
Ghani, 132-KV Aminpur Road, 132-KV Mamoon Kanjan, 132-KV Chenab Nagar,
132-KV Chiniot-II, 132-KV Rajana, 132-KV New Sabzi Mandi and 132-KV Bhera
and others are included. These grid stations would give much needed relief to the
exiting 30 over loaded grids.Chief Executive Tariq Mehmood Chattha also ordered
to include 22 grid stations of 66-KV into 7th STG plan for their up-gradation into
132-KV grids. He also directed for the complete computerization of Project
Management and asked to present a case for the provision of a crane and trailer
to GSC directorate. He also appreciated the efforts of Tariq Mehmood Manager
planning for preparing this plan with at most diligence and dedication. The brief
was also attended by Chief Engineer Planning & Design Ghazanfar Khan Baloch,
Chief Engineer T&G Sheikh Muhammad Ashraf, Chief Engineer Customer
Services Ibrahim Khan, Chief Engineer Technical Muhammad Shafiq Maan,
Finance Director Izhar-ul-Haq, Manager GSC Sheikh Akhtar Hussain, Manager
GSO Zahid Hussain Bhatti, Manager Operation First Circle Khalid Rasheed,
Manager Operation Second Circle, Manager Operation Jhang Circle Tofiq Akbar
Azad and other officers.
FESCO PRESS RELEASE-28-10-2010
FAISALABAD. November, 05: Lists of eligible candidates for the posts of Upper
Division Clerk (UDC) and Sub Station Operator-II (SSO-II) have been re-displayed
at Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) Head Quarter. According to
FESCO, a recruitment notice was published asking candidates to submit their
applications up to November 2, 2008 and later this date was extended up to March
15, 2009. In the light of the decisions of Lahore High Court (LHC) dated October
18, 2010 and October 21, 2010, FESCO was directed to re-display the lists of
short-listed candidates for UDC and SSO-II including the candidates who had
applied for direct appointment and under employee’s son quota. This list has also
been uploaded on FESCO Website: www.fesco.com.pk. This list of short-listed
candidates has been prepared in the light of the decision of LHC, giving maximum
percentage to the basic educational qualification. In this connection applicants
have been directed to submit objections (if any) to Director General FESCO
positively up to November 12, 2010. Objections received after this date would not
be entertained. Meanwhile the written test for UDC will be held on November 26,
2010 followed by written test for SSO-II on November 29, 2010 at Faisalabad. Call
letters have been issued to the short-listed candidates for November 12, 2010.
FESCO has also clarified that only those candidates have been included in this list
who had submitted their applications up to March 15, 2009. No new application
would be entertained, he added.