Residents in parts of Attock and Jhelum should prepare for temporary power cuts on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. The Islamabad Electric Supply Corporation (IESCO) has planned these shutdowns for routine maintenance and construction work on 11kV feeders and grid power transformers. The outages will last from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM in several areas, as part of efforts to improve the electrical grid.
Shutdown Details for Attock Circle
In Attock, the following feeders will face disruptions due to annual maintenance:
- Katchery: Affects DICO Colony in Mirza Nagar Sadr, West Facoly, Peshawar.
- D.I. Colony: Impacts DICO Colony, MPEAST, and West Facoly Colony.
- Dhoke Fatah: Covers Mirza Nagar, Sadr, D.K., Peshawar areas.
- Attock Cantt: Influences Shakardarra Sadr, D.K., Peshawar and surrounding regions.
No grid power transformer shutdowns are scheduled in Attock for this date.
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Shutdown Details for Jhelum Circle
Jhelum will see outages on multiple feeders for similar work:
- Jada: Affects Jada GHSO, Gulistan-e-Iqbal, GT Road, Pind.
- Machine Mohallah: Impacts Machine Mohallah, Office More, Jada Machine Mohallah etc.
- Channu: Covers Channu, Jhelum, Civil Lines, Headquarter GTY Chowk.
- Gulshan: Influences Cantt Area, Mohalla Eidgah, Baji Road.
- Zubair Shaheed: Affects Civil Bazaar, Lalazar Colony, Naya Bazaar.
- Akram Shaheed: Covers Bazar Kanjir, Shah Line Road, Sohawa.
- Civil Lines: Impacts Mohalla Rehmania, Jauhar Town, Mohallah.
- Nisra: Affects Nisra, Chohan, Qadir Hussain, Raja Kalan, Bagh.
- Sultan: Covers Sultan, Dhoke Fazal, Gurguri, Chohan Nagar.
- Mirza Shaheed: Influences Haryal, Okan, Tamra, Mohallah, Old City.
No grid power transformer shutdowns are listed for Jhelum either.
IESCO regrets any inconvenience caused by these essential works.
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What This Means for Residents
These shutdowns are part of IESCO’s annual maintenance to ensure reliable power supply in the long run. Areas from Attock to Jhelum, including parts of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, fall under IESCO’s service. Customers are advised to plan accordingly, especially for work or medical needs. For the latest updates, visit the IESCO website or contact their helpline.
Here’s a recent X post from @IESCO_Official sharing similar alerts:
It provides quick access to official info.
Stay Prepared
If your area is affected, consider backup power options. IESCO aims to restore supply promptly after the work ends. For complaints or queries, reach out via their customer service.
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