Govt launches ‘Apna Meter, Apni Reading’ power smart app
The minister invited international partners to invest in the nationwide rollout of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), estimating a $3 billion need to serve over 30 million consumers. PHOTO: File
The federal government launched a new power smart mobile application, “Apna Meter, Apni Reading”, aimed at enhancing transparency in electricity billing and empowering consumers to take control of their monthly meter readings, it emerged on Sunday.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif officially inaugurated the app, developed by the Power Division under the leadership of Minister Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari. The app allows users to upload a photo of their meter reading on a specific date, which will then be used to generate their bill.
The move targets key issues such as overbilling, delayed or inaccurate readings, and lack of transparency in the current system. Consumers who submit their readings will override any subsequent company readings for that billing cycle.
The feature is particularly beneficial for subsidised consumers, helping them avoid losing their eligibility due to minor discrepancies. For example, crossing the 200-unit usage threshold by even one unit can spike a bill from Rs2,330 to over Rs8,000.