IESCO issues power suspension programme

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Friday issued a power suspension programme for Saturday for various areas of its region due to necessary maintenance and routine development work.
According to IESCO Spokesman, the power supply of different feeders and grid stations would remain suspended for the period from 07:00 AM to 17:00 PM, GSO Circle, Dhudial-Chaksawari Transmission line, City-II, Siakh-II, Khadamabad, Onnah Town-I, Onnah Town-II Feeders and surrounding areas.
Earlier, The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) has registered 1,634 cases, arrested 1,344 accused, and recovered Rs106.68 million from electricity defaulters during a crackdown in the Rawalpindi division. The Chief Executive Officer (Iesco), Dr. Amjad, along with police and administration officers, participated in an anti-electricity theft meeting chaired by Commissioner Rawalpindi Division, Aamir Khattak. –Agencies