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Nepra, Pakistan's power sector regulator, has expressed serious concerns about safety in the electricity sector in its 2024-25 Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) performance review. The regulator indicated that executives will be held personally accountable for accidents due to negligence and weak systems.

The assessment covered various power plants operated by entities such as Wapda, PEDO, and Punjab Power Development Company. Chashma Nuclear Power Station received the highest rating, followed by Karachi Nuclear Power Station.

Poor performers included Engro Fertilizers and PEDO's Daral Khwar Hydropower Plant. While K-Electric was recognized for high safety standards, other utilities like Mepco, Gepco, and Fesco received