Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has highlighted alleged irregularities in a local electricity repair case, claiming that Rs80,000 was collected from villagers for transformer repairs without the issuance of an official receipt.

In a post on social media platform X, the minister said a transformer in the village of his domestic worker had burned out. He stated that he contacted a former chief executive of the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) to seek assistance in resolving the issue.

According to him, LESCO staff carried out the repair work and received Rs80,000 from local residents, who collectively arranged the payment. However, he alleged that no formal receipt was issued at the time of payment, and follow-up requests for documentation were not fulfilled.

Khawaja Asif questioned the transparency of the process, suggesting that if such practices could occur despite informal intervention at senior levels, ordinary consumers may face even greater challenges in similar situations.

He further implied that the incident reflects broader concerns about accountability within utility service delivery systems.

LESCO has not yet issued a public response regarding the allegations.