ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) has finalised arrangements to ensure uninterrupted, safe and reliable electricity supply for imambargahs, majalis venues and procession routes.

Iesco said that special control rooms had been established and additional technical staff, cranes, vehicles, transformers and other essential equipment deployed to respond promptly to any emergency situation. Leaves of field officers and operational staff have been cancelled.

According to the Iesco spokespersons, on the directions of Chief Executive Iesco Engr. Ch. Khalid Mahmood, an emergency response plan had been implemented throughout all operation circles, divisions and subdivisions, while concerned officers and staff had been instructed to remain on high alert.

Mr Mahmood stated that facilitating mourners and ensuring continuous electricity supply during majalis and Muharram processions was among Iesco’s top priorities. “In this regard, detailed inspection, maintenance and rehabilitation work of feeders, transformers and other electrical installations supplying power to Imambargahs, Majalis venues and procession routes has been completed,” he said.

A comprehensive survey of electricity poles, conductors and other installations located along procession routes has been carried out. Necessary preventive measures have also been taken to eliminate potential safety hazards and avoid any untoward incidents.

“To ensure round-the-clock monitoring of the power system during Muharram-ul-Haram, special control rooms have been established and will remain operational 24/7,” he said.

Close coordination is being maintained with district administrations, law enforcement agencies and organisers of majalis and processions to ensure immediate resolution of any electricity-related issues. He directed all concerned officers to ensure effective monitoring of the power distribution network and prompt redressal of consumer complaints.

He added that complaint offices and the Iesco helpline number 118 remained fully activated to facilitate consumers and ensure timely registration and resolution of complaints throughout Muharram.

Published in Dawn, June 22nd, 2026