ISLAMABAD: The Chief Executive Officer Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), Engineer Ch Khalid Mahmood, has said that the introduction of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters is a revolutionary step in the power sector of Pakistan having many advanced features and fight against electricity theft and in ensuring transparency is one of those.
While giving brief Engineer Ch Khalid Mahmood said AMI meters are equipped with modern features that automatically detect and report theft attempts and meter disturbances to the AMI Operation Centre. Recently numerous power theft and meter accuracy disturbance cases automatically flagged by AMI system after which timely raids were conducted and power pilferers were apprehended by field formations after getting intimation by the AMI central control room. Power Pilfers meters have been removed detection bill charged and for legal proceeding applications have given for FIR registration against culprits.
The IESCO CEO said that the deployment of AMI meters is a breakthrough for IESCO. This technology not only curbs theft but also ensures billing transparency, strengthens consumer confidence, and improves the efficiency of our distribution system, he said that if any one plays with AMI meter or will disturb the meter accuracy using any MODE, now they can’t hide this anti state activity and our team will catch them immediately by using AMI advance technology
The CEO also appreciated Chief Engineer Development, Ch Kamran Aftab, Project Director AMI, Mohsin Raza Gillani, and the entire AMI team for their remarkable achievement of installing one million AMI meters in Rawalpindi City and Rawalpindi Cantt Circle. He said this milestone reflects the team’s dedication and the organization’s commitment to technology-driven reforms in the power sector.
CEO reaffirmed IESCO’s commitment to expanding technology-based initiatives, adding that AMI meters will play a central role in reducing line losses, supporting the government’s anti-theft campaign, and providing consumers with a more reliable power supply.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
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