Electricity bills to show subsidy details via QR code for transparency

ISLAMABAD: Electricity distribution companies have taken an important step to facilitate consumers and ensure that government subsidies reach them in a transparent manner.

While not now, the monthly bills of those consumers who are being subsidized by the government will clearly state how much subsidy they have been provided in that month.

According to the Ministry of Energy, this step has been taken so that these subsidies continue to reach eligible and deserving consumers. A QR code is being given on the electricity bill, which consumers will have to scan and register on a link. This registration is only to ensure that poor and low-power families continue to get relief.

It should be noted that this does not mean eliminating subsidies in any way. The government’s position is that providing relief to the poor and middle class is the top priority and the aim of this process is only to ensure proper and fair use of resources so that taxpayers’ money is not wasted. The public is urged to register as soon as possible on the QR code provided for the continuation of subsidy for eligible electricity consumers in the future. If any consumer has any error or other problem on the bill, they can contact the helpline number of their respective electricity company. The government is committed to the convenience and transparency of the public and will continue to fulfill the rights of the poor despite any political or economic pressure.