Overview

• IESCO says biometric verification is now required for applicants seeking new electricity service or a reconnection in Islamabad.
• The move follows an agreement signed at IESCO headquarters by CEO Engineer Chaudhry Khalid Mehmood and NTL CEO Umar Khan Azad.
• Officials describe the checks as a way to eliminate bogus and unauthorised connections and to enhance transparency in service delivery.
• IESCO leadership says the partnership will improve operational efficiency and reinforce consumer trust.
• The initiative aligns with the government’s digitalisation agenda, while details on data safeguards and enrollment logistics were not provided.