The government has decided to introduce a new system for electricity consumers. This system will make it easier for people to see full details of the subsidy given on their monthly electricity bills.
How to check monthly bill electricity subsidy details
According to the reports, special codes will now be added to electricity bills. Consumers will be able to scan these codes with their mobile phones.
After scanning it, they will get details about their subsidy amount and other information.
The Power Division has said that the main purpose of this step is to make electricity bills more transparent. It will also give clear information to the consumers.
Under this system, the subsidy amount will be clearly shown on the bills of consumers who are eligible. This will help people to understand how much financial relief they are getting from the government.
Officials have also said that this step will improve the subsidy system, as per the reports.
Register through code
According to the reports, a spokesperson of the Power Division said that electricity companies are now adding special codes to bills. Consumers will have to scan the code and complete online registration from it.
According to the reports, this process will help in identifying eligible families more accurately. It will also make sure that subsidies are being given only to low-income and low-use electricity consumers.
The Ministry of Energy has also said that subsidies are not being removed. It said the new system is only to improve transparency and management.
Officials also said that this is a monitoring system. It will help reduce errors and prevent misuse of funds. They added that public money should only go to those who truly need it.
Pakistan to end general electricity subsidy
Pakistan has informed the International Monetary Fund that it plans to introduce a major change in its electricity subsidy system.
The current subsidy given to all households using up to 200 electricity units per month will be removed and replaced with a targeted system starting from January 2027.
Currently, low-consumption electricity users receive subsidised power rates automatically.
