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April 20, 2026
The government plans to install 10 million smart electricity meters across Pakistan to replace outdated systems and improve billing accuracy and monitoring.
As part of its attempts to update the power distribution infrastructure, the government has announced plans to install 10 million smart electricity meters nationwide.
In order to enable automatic and real-time monitoring of power consumption, the effort seeks to replace conventional meters with Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) technology.
Officials estimate that the rollout will be finished by December 2026, with certain places already seeing phased implementation.
Utilities will be able to remotely record usage data thanks to smart meters, which will increase billing accuracy and lessen the need for manual meter readings. Through improved monitoring and detection systems, they are also anticipated to assist in addressing problems like line losses and electricity theft.
International partners are supporting the project’s development, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is serving as a transaction advisor to help with planning and execution.
According to officials, the switch to smart metering is a component of larger changes meant to enhance Pakistan’s power sector’s operational performance, efficiency, and transparency.
The program is a reflection of continuous attempts to improve the entire electrical distribution system and digitise infrastructure.
