PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will assign revenue officers (tehsildars) the task of helping Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) in its upcoming dues recovery campaign.

This decision was made during a meeting between chief secretary Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry and Pesco board of directors chairman Himayatullah, according to a statement issued here on Friday.Pesco chief executive officer Akhtar Hamid Khan was also present.

The meeting centered on strategies, challenges and collaborative efforts to enhance the recovery process for outstanding electricity dues.

Mr Himayatullah provided an in-depth overview of Pesco`s planned strategies for the success of the recovery campaign.

He emphasised the need for a comprehensive, multifaceted approach to tackle the issue of outstanding electricity bills, while ensuring the continuation of services tolegitimate consumers.

He also highlighted the challenges currently faced by the power utility in implementing the recovery measures.

On the occasion, chief secretary Aslam Chaudhry proposed the formation of a high-level committee composed of senior government officials to oversee the implementation of the recovery campaign. He said the committee would monitor recovery progress on a daily basis to ensure timely and effective action.

He said that nine tehsildars would assist Pesco teams in thefield, carrying out necessary actions in accordance with the Land Revenue Act. `This collaboration will enhance Pesco`s ability to recover outstanding dues in a legally sound manner.

Pesco CEO Akhtar Hamid raised concerns about the challenge to secure its grid stations from mobs, especially in certain high-risk areas.

The chief secretary acknowledged the security concerns and assured Pesco of the provincial government`s commitment to providing necessary security. He directed that a for-mal demand that how much security was needed by Pesco should be submitted. He said that police officers would be provided on deputation that would make sure the security of recovery campaign and grid stations.

Mr Himayatullah expressed his gratitude to the chief secretary for his unwavering support and collaboration. He assured that Pesco, with the assistance of the provincial government, would launch a comprehensive and effective recovery campaign to address the issue of outstanding electricity dues.