Pakistan Brings 1.1–1.2 Million IESCO Smart Meters Online, Plans 10 Million Rollout

Overview

• Pakistan’s power minister, during Tuesday’s visit to IESCO’s AMI Control Centre, said live monitoring now covers 1.1 to 1.2 million smart meters, or about a quarter of customers.
• Advanced Metering Infrastructure uses two-way digital meters that send usage data to a central hub in real time, replacing handwritten readings that often led to errors.
• Officials report early gains on billing accuracy as automated reads reduce human involvement and make charges easier to verify.
• Consumers in the covered areas can track use in a mobile app and pay through One Link, with clearer bills expected after June as the rollout beds in.
• The government plans a phased national expansion to install more than 10 million meters, prioritising single‑phase homes, with meters designed to support future net metering.