ISLAMABAD – Getting a new electricity connection in Islamabad has now become more secure as biometric verification has been made mandatory for all new and reconnected power connections.
The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has signed an agreement with NADRA Technologies Limited (NTL) to introduce biometric verification for applicants seeking new electricity connections or restoring disconnected ones.
According to officials, the step aims to make the electricity distribution system more transparent, prevent fraud, and ensure only genuine consumers receive connections.
For Consumers:
From now on, all applicants for new or reconnected electricity services will have to verify their identity through biometrics. The measure is expected to eliminate fake or unauthorized connections and strengthen accountability within the system.
Officials added that this new system would make the process smoother and help build greater trust between consumers and IESCO.
Agreement Signed:
The agreement was signed at IESCO’s head office by IESCO Chief Executive Officer Engineer Chaudhry Khalid Mehmood and NTL Chief Executive Officer Umar Khan Azad.
صارف دوست اقدامات اور شفافیت کی جانب آئیسکو کا سفر جاری ۔ چیف ایگزیکٹو آئیسکو انجینئر چوہدری خالد محمود اور سی ای او نادرہ ٹیکنالوجیز عمر خان آزاد نے معاہدے پر دستخط کیے جس کے تحت اب بجلی کےنئے کنکشنز اور ری کنکشنز کےلئے صارف کے بائیو میٹرک تصدیق کو یقینی بنایا جائے گا۔ pic.twitter.com/gC3qXncV3u
— Islamabad Electric Supply Co. IESCO (@IESCO_Official) October 3, 2025
The initiative supports the federal government and Ministry of Energy’s digitalisation drive to modernize public services.
Speaking at the ceremony, Engineer Khalid Mehmood said, “This partnership with NADRA Technologies will not only improve operational efficiency but also reinforce public trust in our services.”
NTL CEO Umar Khan Azad said that secure identity verification plays a vital role in transparent governance. “We are proud to assist IESCO in this digital transformation,” he added.
