ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) Spokesman Fayyaz Hussain Saddique on Wednesday said that electricity meter supply has been started and around 5,000 to 7,000 meters were received so far. Talking to APP here, the Spokesman said that supply of meters was slightly delayed due to the procurement process.

He said that the company would receive 8,000 to 10,000 more meters within next week. Procurement of more meters was in pipeline and shortage was gradually being bridged.

To a question, Fayyaz said new connections were being given to the consumers and as per standard operating procedure minimum 45 days required for new connection.

He said that the company was striving hard to provide facilities to its valued customers and address their complaints promptly.