ISLAMABAD – A huge number of Protected electricity consumers using up to 200 units per month have yet to complete mandatory QR verification, prompting FESCO to warn that failure to register could put their government electricity subsidy at risk.
Faisalabad Electric Supply Company urged all eligible consumers to immediately scan QR code printed on their monthly electricity bills and verify their details, warning that delays could affect future subsidy payments.
The power distribution company said the verification drive is intended to ensure that government relief reaches only genuine beneficiaries while preventing fraudulent claims and misuse of subsidised electricity tariffs.
FESCO said nearly 3.95 million consumers qualify as protected users under the subsidy programme. So far, around 2.31 million have successfully completed the registration process, while approximately 1.84 million households remain unverified despite repeated reminders.
Officials warned that consumers who ignore the registration requirement may face complications in receiving future subsidy benefits, urging them to complete the process without delay to safeguard their entitlement.
QR-based verification system has been introduced to strengthen transparency, eliminate fake claims, and ensure that public funds are directed only to deserving consumers. The utility also issued a public warning against cyber fraud, advising consumers not to share their personal information or electricity account details through unofficial websites, suspicious links, or unverified online platforms claiming to offer QR registration services.
Officials reiterated that consumers should use only the QR code printed on their official electricity bills to complete the verification process and avoid falling victim to scams.
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