The IESCO electricity outage schedule has been officially announced to facilitate essential maintenance and system development across multiple regions. According to Islamabad Electric Supply Company officials, temporary power suspensions will occur in selected areas to improve grid reliability, ensure safer operations, and upgrade electricity infrastructure. Consumers are advised to review the affected locations and prepare accordingly.
Why the IESCO Electricity Outage Schedule Is Important
The IESCO electricity outage schedule is issued to notify residents and businesses in advance about planned power shutdowns. These scheduled outages are not emergency failures; instead, they are part of routine system upgrades, load management, and preventive maintenance designed to reduce long-term disruptions.
Key Objectives of Scheduled Power Outages
- Improving grid stability and performance
- Preventing unexpected breakdowns
- Enhancing safety for maintenance crews
- Upgrading aging electricity infrastructure
Outage Timings Under the IESCO Electricity Outage Schedule
Most power suspensions under the IESCO electricity outage schedule will occur between:
- 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (selected feeders)
- 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (limited areas)
Exact timings vary depending on feeder and grid station workload.
Areas Affected Under Islamabad Circle
Under the IESCO electricity outage schedule, the following feeders in the Islamabad Circle will experience temporary power suspension:
Islamabad Region Feeders
- Kund Rajgan
- Scheme-II
- King Hammad
- Chatta Bakhtawar
These shutdowns are part of routine maintenance work aimed at improving power delivery consistency.
Rawalpindi City Circle Power Suspension Details
The IESCO electricity outage schedule includes a large number of areas in Rawalpindi City Circle.
Affected Rawalpindi City Areas
- F-Block & B-Block
- Khurram Colony
- Al-Noor Colony
- Farooq-e-Azam
- Sector-4
- Affandi Colony
- Dhoke Hukamdad
- Iqbal Road-II
- Gulshan Abad
- Jamia Masjid
- Jinnah Road
- Mangtal
- Ali Market
- Asghar Mall
- Misrial Road
- People Colony
- New Race Course
- Radio Pak-I
- Railway Colony
Residents in these locations should plan daily activities accordingly.
Rawalpindi Cantt Circle Outage Schedule
Under the IESCO electricity outage schedule, Rawalpindi Cantt Circle will also experience planned power suspensions.
Rawalpindi Cantt Affected Feeders
- Kashmir Road
- Adamjee Road
- Mecca Chowk
- Car Chowk
- Model Town
- Park View
- Girja-1
- Kahuta City-II
- Chowk Pindori
- Ghazan Khan
- Dhoke Awan
- Tipu Road
These outages are scheduled to ensure long-term power reliability.
Attock Circle Power Outage Plan
The IESCO electricity outage schedule outlines extensive maintenance work in Attock Circle, with power suspensions mainly between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM, while some areas will experience outages from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Major Attock Feeders Affected
- Bhoi Gar
- Salargah
- Saifiya Town
- Millat Colony
- Small Industrial Estate
- Burhan
- Hazro
- Attock Rural
- Fateh Jang
- Attock Cantt
- Sangjani
- Shah Allah Ditta
- Gulshan-e-Sehat
- Paswal
- Darya Sharif
Industrial and residential consumers are advised to arrange backup power where necessary.
Chakwal Circle Areas Under IESCO Electricity Outage Schedule
Consumers in Chakwal Circle will also be affected under the IESCO electricity outage schedule.
Chakwal Affected Locations
- Bhoun
- Balkassar
- Millat Chowk
- Main Bazar
- Dandot
- Katas
- Lilla Town
- P.D. Khan
- Kot Sarang
- Dhok Pathan
- Jalal Pur
Maintenance activities aim to improve voltage stability in the region.
Jhelum Circle Power Suspension Details
The IESCO electricity outage schedule includes multiple feeders in Jhelum Circle during the same maintenance window.
Jhelum Circle Feeders
- F-7 (Kutchery)
- New Cantt Jhelum
- Mangla Cantt
- Dina-4 City
- Karoli
- Baba Shaheed
- Qazian
These planned outages are part of system reinforcement initiatives.
GSO Circle Outage Timings and Areas
Under the IESCO electricity outage schedule, General Supply Office (GSO) Circle will experience staggered shutdowns.
GSO Circle Outage Breakdown
- 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Galf City, NIC, TNT, Angori
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Model Town, Dhoke Awan, Layyer Colony, Morgah
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Brot Gala, Khoi Ratta City, Seri, Dana Behal
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Sowan, Park View, Zaraj-1, Walyat Complex
Residents should expect brief service interruptions during these hours.
How to Prepare for the IESCO Electricity Outage Schedule
To minimize inconvenience during the IESCO electricity outage schedule, consumers should take proactive steps.
Preparation Tips
- Charge mobile devices and power banks
- Backup important data
- Arrange alternative lighting
- Schedule business operations outside outage hours
Conclusion
The IESCO electricity outage schedule reflects necessary and planned efforts to strengthen Pakistan’s power distribution infrastructure. While temporary outages may cause inconvenience, these improvements contribute to safer, more reliable, and efficient electricity supply in the long term. Staying informed and prepared ensures minimal disruption to daily routines.
