Pakistan 2025 Smart Meters Rollout Digital
Pakistan 2025 Smart Meters Rollout Digital: The Ministry of Energy has officially announced the large-scale rollout of smart meters across electricity distribution companies in Pakistan this initiative is being hailed as a “major step” toward improving customer service and operational efficiency in the country’s power sector.
According to Zafaryab Khan, spokesperson for the Power Division, metering is the key interface between the consumer and the electricity provider as part of the Year of Customer Service Improvement 2025-26, Discos are modernising their infrastructure with digital technologies this rollout will provide real-time data, transparency, and a more efficient customer experience.
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| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Smart Meter Cost | Reduced from Rs20,000 to Rs15,000 |
| Annual Savings | Approx. Rs25 billion from 5 million replacements |
| Consumer Benefits | Real-time usage monitoring, tamper-proof readings, prepaid option |
| Disco Benefits | Remote readings, faster billing, outage detection, improved safety |
| Purpose | Digitalisation, transparency, operational efficiency, customer trust |
Reduced Costs Make Smart Meters More Accessible
The high cost of smart meters had long been a barrier to adoption. Previously, a single-phase smart meter was priced at around Rs20,000, which was significantly higher than international standards. Through government intervention, procurement reforms, and continuous monitoring, this cost has now been reduced to approximately Rs15,000.
This reduction is expected to save the nation roughly Rs25 billion annually, considering around 5 million meter replacements per year. The lower cost will also reduce the financial burden on consumers, making advanced metering technology more affordable and widely accessible. Future international competitive bidding is expected to further decrease prices.
Key Benefits for Consumers:
- Real-time monitoring of electricity usage and better control over energy consumption.
- Accurate, tamper-proof readings with potential for future prepaid metering services.
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How Smart Meters Benefit Discos
For electricity distribution companies, smart meters will bring significant operational improvements. Automated and remote readings will minimise human error, ensuring more accurate billing and reducing disputes.
Discos will benefit from faster billing and complaint resolution, enhanced visibility and control of the power network, real-time detection of outages, and quicker fault restoration. Smart meters will also improve operational safety and management while strengthening trust between consumers and service providers.
Advantages for Discos:
- Remote meter reading and faster, accurate billing.
- Real-time monitoring of outages and improved operational safety.
A Step Forward in Power Sector Digitalisation
The rollout of smart meters represents a milestone in Pakistan’s ongoing power sector reforms it aligns with the government’s strategy to digitalise electricity distribution and improve service efficiency Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has previously highlighted that overbilling by power utilities is unacceptable and stressed that smart meters are crucial for accurate electricity measurement.
With mobile applications connected to smart meters, consumers can now track electricity usage in real time, gain better control over their energy costs, and experience a transparent billing system this move is expected to transform the way electricity is managed and consumed across Pakistan.
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