Rawalpindi Commissioner Aamir Khattak announced on Tuesday that the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) will issue revised bills within the next two days. Customers who have already paid their bills will see the adjustments reflected in their statements next month.
Khattak explained that the Punjab government has introduced a Rs. 14 per unit discount on electricity consumption for those using between 201 and 500 units during August and September. This relief applies to consumers in both Punjab and Islamabad, with the Punjab government covering the difference between the regular cost and the discounted rate. Official communications regarding this adjustment have been sent to electricity providers.
Following directives from Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, letters have been issued to Discos, including IESCO in Islamabad, LESCO in Lahore, GEPCO in Gujranwala, FESCO in Faisalabad, and MEPCO in Multan. These companies have been instructed to reduce electricity bills for consumers within the specified usage range.
On August 16, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and the Punjab Chief Minister announced the Rs. 14 discount on electricity bills. The Punjab government has allocated Rs. 45 billion to provide relief to residents of Punjab and Islamabad through this discount, which will affect bills for the months of August and September.
