PESCO Announces Six-Month Electricity Outage Plan

The Peshawar Electric Supply Company, or PESCO, has announced a six-month plan for scheduled power outages to conduct maintenance and development work on its electricity network. This schedule runs from October 16, 2026, to March 31, 2027. In the interest of minimizing disruption, PESCO has advised officials to avoid maintenance shutdowns on Fridays and Sundays unless absolutely necessary.

The company has instructed relevant departments to carry out maintenance tasks collectively wherever possible, with the goal of reducing the overall duration of power cuts and limiting inconvenience to consumers.

Furthermore, PESCO has ordered officials to strictly adhere to the approved schedule, prohibiting any routine changes or additional shutdowns without a formal written request when an emergency arises. Key consumers, industrial users, hospitals, educational institutions, and local community leaders must be notified of scheduled outages in advance to help them prepare and minimize disruption to essential services.

PESCO has also directed teams to implement all necessary safety measures during maintenance and development work to protect both workers and the public.

The primary objective of this initiative is to improve the electricity distribution network, thereby providing consumers with a more reliable power supply in the upcoming season.