Electricity consumers in Pakistan who using up to 200 units per month could risk losing government subsidies if they fail to complete the newly required QR code verification process.
Power distribution companies have begun urging protected consumers to register their details by scanning the QR code printed on their monthly electricity bills.
The verification process aims to confirm that subsidies are being provided only to eligible households while preventing misuse of subsidised electricity tariffs.
K-Electric has issued a warning through messages printed on customers monthly bills.
Consumers have been informed that the Government of Pakistan provides electricity subsidies and that beneficiaries must scan the QR code and complete registration to verify their eligibility. Those who do not fulfill the requirement may have their subsidy suspended.
Similarly, Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) has issued instructions, asking eligible consumers to scan the QR codes and verify their information. The requirement is particularly important for protected electricity consumers whose monthly consumption remains within the government’s subsidised category of up to 200 units.
Protected electricity consumer registrations
- Total protected consumers are 3.95 million
- Consumers who completed registration are 2.31 million
- Consumers still unverified are 1.84 million
Additionally, FESCO consumers have been advised not to provide personal information or electricity account details through unofficial websites, suspicious links or unverified online platforms. Third party websites and unofficial registration platforms should be avoided to reduce the risk of scams or misuse of personal information.
Earlier, electricity consumers across Pakistan could face another increase in power tariffs after the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) sought a Rs1.20 per unit hike under the June 2026 Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA).
The request has been submitted to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), which is set to hold a public hearing on July 29 before deciding whether to approve the proposed increase.
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