PD sets deadline for DISCOs to install AMI meters on 90% of govt connections
The Power Division (PD) on Wednesday set September 30, 2026 deadline for Distribution Companies (DISCOs) to upgrade 90% of all federal and provincial government electricity connections with Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters. The development came during a meeting held under the chairmanship of Secretary, Power Division, Dr Fakhar -e-Alam Irfan, read a statement. The meeting reviewed…
The Power Division (PD) has set a deadline for Distribution Companies (DISCOs) to install Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters on 90% of government electricity connections by September 30, 2026. This announcement was made during a meeting chaired by Dr Fakhar-e-Alam Irfan, Secretary of the Power Division. The meeting reviewed the progress made by DISCOs in replacing existing meters on government premises, all of which have started the process in line with directives from the Prime Minister.
The main goal of this initiative is to improve billing transparency and resolve longstanding reconciliation issues related to government payables. Dr Irfan instructed DISCO CEOs to take all necessary steps to ensure that 100% of government electricity meters are replaced with AMI meters within the set deadline. AMI meters are smart devices that enable two-way communication between the utility company and the consumer.
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