The federal government launched a new Power Smart Mobile Application, “APNA Meter, Apni Reading ”aimed at improving the transparency of electricity invoicing and giving consumers the opportunity to take control of their monthly meter readings, it appeared on Sunday.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif officially inaugurated the app, developed by the power department 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 is targeted at key questions, such as overbilling, delayed or inaccurate readings and lack of transparency in the current system.
Consumers who submit their readings override all subsequent corporate readings for that billing cycle.
The function is especially advantageous to subsidized consumers, which helps them avoid losing their justification due to minor discrepancies.
For example, crossing the 200-unit usage threshold with even a unit can increase a bill from PKR 2,330 to over PKR 8,000.
