Referring to a photograph captioned “A WAPDA worker repairs a transformer amid rain which can lead to a mishap” published in Daily Times on January 19, 2017, the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) spokesperson has clarified that subsequent to bifurcation of its power wing in 2007 in the backdrop of power sector reforms, the WAPDA has nothing to do with the matters relating to electricity.
“Now WAPDA only deals with construction of dams and hydropower projects and operation and maintenance of the existing hydel power stations. Except hydel generation in public sector, all other matters related to electricity come under the domain of various public sector companies including power generation companies (GENCOs), National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) and Distribution Companies (DISCOs).”
The issue highlighted through the said photograph relates to the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) and not the WAPDA,” said the spokesman.
