1. Feeder-Based Load‑Shedding Scheme PESCO divides feeders by electricity loss levels and applies different outage durations accordingly: < 20% loss → ~2 hrs/day 20–30% → ~6 hrs 30–40% → ~7 hrs 40–60% → ~12 hrs 60–80% → ~16 hrs > 80% → ~20 hrs Urban areas typically endure 4–6 hrs/day, while suburban/rural zones may face up to 16 hrs or more due to higher losses….
Electricity arrangements by distribution company PESCO (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa & FATA) Eid‑ul‑Azha 2025: PESCO officially promised no load shedding on Eid day between 7 AM–9 PM, with a two-hour relief on the evening before Eid (6 PM–12 AM). A dedicated control room and 24/7 staff monitoring were set up. But some areas (especially non-cantonment/residential) still experienced outages despite the pledge,…
1. January 2025 Gas‑Bill Drive In January, SSGC introduced an educational “duplicate bill” campaign aimed at clarifying charges for both protected (≤ 90 CM/month) and non-protected domestic consumers. The campaign is meant to incentivize energy conservation through transparent billing. Example comparisons highlight the difference: at 20 CM, a protected consumer pays Rs 650, while a non-protected one pays Rs 1,440—showing…