Tag: IESCO
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Power outage alert: Residents of Rawalpindi and Islamabad to experience disruption today
Residents of Rawalpindi and Islamabad are slated to experience a power outage today. The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has announced a scheduled power suspension programme for various areas within its jurisdiction. This planned interruption is imperative to facilitate necessary maintenance and routine development work.
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Installment plans introduced for power consumers struggling with full bill payments
Discover how Dr. Muhammad Amjad Khan, Chief Executive of IESCO, is taking proactive measures in the face of countrywide protests against high electricity bills. Read about the introduction of installment plans tailored to provide relief to customers grappling with full bill payments.
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PM Kakar sets 48-hour deadline for relief plan amid electricity bill protests
Amid escalating protests across the nation demanding relief from inflated power bills, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar has taken proactive steps to address the pressing issue. In response to the ongoing unrest, Prime Minister Kakar convened a high-level meeting yesterday to strategise and formulate a comprehensive relief plan within the next 48 hours.
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Over 500 personnel deployed by Rawalpindi police to provide security for IESCO and WAPDA employees amid protests
Responding to IESCO’s request, Rawalpindi police have deployed over 500 personnel to provide security for electricity offices. A police spokesperson stated that 520 police officers and personnel have been assigned for the security of IESCO and WAPDA employees.
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Iesco issues two-hour load-shedding plan for Rawalpindi, Islamabad
All areas of Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Jhelum, Chakwal, Azad Kashmir, Murree, Attock, Pindigheb, Kotli Sattiyan, and other circles will face two hours of load-shedding, according to the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco). According to The News, the citizens of these cities have been experiencing regular load-shedding for more than a month that lasts between six and…
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PM orders discos to suspend staff leaves and work nonstop to correct electricity bills
The staff of power distribution companies (DISCOs) must work nonstop to correct the electricity bills of consumers using less than 200 units per month, following a directive from Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif. He gave the order for all staff members’ leaves to be ended, the bills should be corrected right away, and a report…
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Fuel Cost Adjustment: Consumers protest against inflated electricity bills
Power consumers protested in major cities against the government and power supply companies due to excessive residential and commercial bills that were issued under the pretext of Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA). A number of Lahore residents were seen protesting outside LESCO offices, complaining about the skyrocketing electricity bills, chanting anti-LESCO slogans at Dharam Pura, Begum…
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Rawalpindi faces water shortage amid repeated power outages
Water supply from Rawal Dam and Khanpur Dam has been disrupted, causing severe water shortages in the city. The water crisis has been attributed to long hours of unscheduled load shedding by Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco), which cuts the electricity every hour and on a regular basis, according to the Water and Sanitation Agency…
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PM Imran’s office likely to lose electricity over non-payment of bills
The supply of electricity to the Prime Minister’s (PM) Secretariat is likely to be snapped over non-payment of bills running into millions, Khaleej Times has reported. According to reports, the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has also issued a notice in this regard as the secretariat currently owes the distributor over Rs4 million in power…