LESCO has introduced a plan to avoid load shedding during the monsoon rains.
The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has stepped up work on upgrading parts of Lahore’s electricity distribution network as it prepares for the upcoming monsoon season.
According to company officials, insulated conductors are being installed in several areas, including Jail Road, Lawrence Road, Shadman and nearby neighbourhoods.
The project is being carried out at a cost of several million rupees.
Officials said the upgrades are intended to reduce power outages and technical faults that often occur during periods of heavy rain.
Unlike conventional overhead lines, insulated conductors can continue operating safely if tree branches come into contact with them.
Lesco officials said that the system is expected to lower the risk of short circuits and unnecessary tripping during adverse weather conditions.
The company’s construction teams have already begun laying the new power lines under updated technical standards as part of efforts to improve the reliability of the electricity supply.
Lesco officials added that the work is aimed at minimising disruptions for consumers and helping maintain a more stable power supply during the monsoon months, when rainfall often places additional pressure on the distribution network.
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Maryam Nawaz orders to ensure foolproof security amid Eid-ul-Azha
The Chief Minister (CM) of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has ordered the authorities to ensure foolproof security during Eid-ul-Azha.
In a meeting held on May 24, chaired by the Punjab CM, the Punjab police and related authorities were instructed to tighten the security and public safety measures for Chand Raat and Eid-ul-Azha, with officials directed to strengthen monitoring and enforcement across the province.
CM Maryam Nawaz also instructed law enforcement agencies and district administrations to implement security protocols at Eid gatherings and other public locations.
According to the officials, metal detectors and walk-through gates will be installed at major prayer venues, while additional police personnel, including female officers, will be deployed in markets on Chand Raat.
The chief minister also directed local administrators to engage with religious leaders and brief them on the government’s security and cleanliness plans for the holiday period.
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