The Power Division has directed senior officials of all departments and agencies under its jurisdiction to maintain round-the-clock monitoring to ensure uninterrupted power during the Eid-ul-Azha holidays.
The officials have been instructed to conduct on-site inspections of power supply condition in the areas where they will stay during the Eid vacation and provide necessary instructions where required, according to an office order.
They have also been asked to submit inspection reports to the Secretary of the Power Division.
To reduce public inconvenience caused by scheduled maintenance work or unexpected outages, local power distribution centres have been directed to inform consumers in advance through public announcements and social media platforms.
The directive further said local mosque networks, including imams and muezzins, should be used to disseminate important information to residents.
As part of the measures, the names of local mosques and contact details of the respective imams and muezzins are to be submitted to the Power Division and uploaded to the websites of the concerned distribution companies.
It also said shops and shopping centres will be allowed to remain open until 10 pm during the Eid period.
However, after Eid, businesses and shopping malls will again be required to close by 7 pm as part of the government’s ongoing energy-saving measures.
The Power Division expressed hope that coordinated efforts by all authorities concerned would help ensure stable and normal electricity supply nationwide throughout the Eid holidays.