ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) has established helpline 118 to address and redress complaints of its over 2.3 million customers.

They can dial 118 through any landline or mobile phone without area code for complaints and other information. The facility will be available 24 hours. Iesco has launched the facility for customers of five Circles including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Attock, and Chakwal. —A Reporter

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