The Power Division has instructed senior officials of all departments and agencies under its jurisdiction to maintain round-the-clock monitoring of electricity supply conditions in their respective areas to ensure uninterrupted power during the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha holidays.
Under the directive, officials are required to conduct on-site inspections of power supply conditions in the areas where they will be staying during the Eid break and provide necessary guidance where needed. They have also been asked to submit inspection reports to the Secretary of the Power Division.
To minimise public inconvenience caused by scheduled maintenance work or unexpected power outages, local power distribution centres have been directed to inform consumers in advance through public announcements and social media platforms.
Authorities have additionally been advised to use local mosque networks, including imams and muezzins, to communicate important information to residents.
As part of the initiative, the names of local mosques along with the contact details of relevant imams and muezzins are to be submitted to the Power Division and uploaded to the websites of the respective distribution companies.
The statement also noted that, in line with the Eid directives, shops and shopping centres will be permitted to remain open until 10pm during the festive period.
However, after Eid, businesses and shopping malls will again be required to close by 7pm as part of ongoing energy-saving measures.
The Power Division expressed hope that coordinated efforts by all concerned authorities would help maintain stable and normal electricity supply nationwide throughout the Eid holidays.