Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) is a Pakistani government-owned electric distribution company. It is based in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
The company was founded in 1912 by Lala Harkishen Lal.[1] It supplies electricity to the districts of Lahore, Okara, Sheikhupura, Nankana and Kasur in Pakistan.[2][3] It is owned by the Government of Pakistan.
History
The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) was established in February 1912 by industrialist Lala Harkishen Lal with an initial capital of Rs 5 lakh.[1] Lala Harkishen Lal also served as its first chairman. At that time, it was based in McLeod-Cooper Road, Lahore.