Govt shares Muharram 2026 power supply plan
Key takeaways
- To facilitate Muharram processions and religious gatherings (Majalis), all DISCOs have been directed to immediately coordinate with district administrations, management committees and law enforcement agencies.
- The power distribution companies have also been instructed to obtain detailed lists of Majalis venues and procession routes from local administrations across their respective operational jurisdictions.
- Under the directives, the Chief Engineer (Operations) of each DISCO has been designated as the overall focal person responsible for monitoring the continuity of electricity supply.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy’s Power Division on Thursday issued comprehensive operational directives to all power distribution companies (DISCOs), the National Power Control Centre (NPCC), and the National Grid Company (NGC) to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply throughout the sacred month of Muharram-ul-Haram, particularly on the 9th and 10th of Muharram (Ashura).
According to a statement issued by the Power Division, the measures reflect the government’s commitment to ensuring public safety and the uninterrupted provision of essential services during one of the most significant occasions in the Islamic calendar.
To facilitate Muharram processions and religious gatherings (Majalis), all DISCOs have been directed to immediately coordinate with district administrations, management committees and law enforcement agencies.