Exorbitant electricity bills push Faisalabad’s power-loom industry into crisis
Sector coverage described a severe crisis in Faisalabad’s weaving base, attributing shutdowns and output losses to exorbitant electricity bills. Owners flagged arrears accumulation and bank exposure, with many considering asset sales or relocation.
Sustained billing shocks jeopardize payrolls, social-security contributions, and workplace safety budgets, risking non-compliance penalties and long-term capacity erosion.