The World Bank has sent a mission to Pakistan to conduct a mid-term review of the Electricity Distribution Efficiency Improvement Project (EDEIP) and its additional financing, according to a news report.
The review will evaluate the project’s alignment with Pakistan’s energy policy priorities, progress toward development objectives, institutional and design effectiveness, and overall implementation measures.
The mission comprises Ky Hong Tran (Task Team Leader), Waqas Idrees (Senior Energy Specialist), Rehan Hyder (Senior Procurement Specialist), Ahmad Imran Aslam (Senior Environmental Specialist), Imran ul Haq (Senior Social Development Specialist), Mohammad Omar Khalid (Consultant), Quratul Ain Hadi (Senior Financial Management Specialist), Syed Shan Ali Raza (Consultant), and Amna W Mir (Senior Program Associate).
In June 2025, the Bank urged Pakistan’s Power Division and three major Distribution Companies (Discos)—Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO), Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO), and Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO)—to accelerate implementation of the $55 million additional financing, warning that delays could hinder effective utilization of the funds.
As of June 30, 2025, disbursements had risen to $18.09 million (9.3%) from 3.6% in November 2024, and commitments reached $18.28 million (20.7%) from 9.0%.
However, quarterly targets were not fully met due to rebidding of contracts, procurement strategy revisions, and delays in grievance resolution. Despite these challenges, the Bank projects that by the end of FY26, disbursement and commitment levels will reach 30% and 95%, respectively, keeping the project on track to meet its development goals.
The World Bank has instructed the Discos to promptly roll out project activities and emphasised updating the Project Enhancement Action Plan (PEAP) by July 21, 2025, to reflect lessons learned.
