Islamabad Electric Supply Company

Islamabad Electric Supply Company
Company typePublic utility
IndustryElectric power
Founded1923: Rawalpindi Electric Power Company
1998: Islamabad Electric Supply Company
Headquarters,
Pakistan
Key people
Engr. Khalid Mahmood (CEO)
Websiteiesco.com.pk

Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) is an electric utility company in Islamabad, incorporated in 1998.[1][2] It is under the ownership of the Government of Pakistan.

Background

1923–1985: Rawalpindi Electric Power Company

Islamabad Electric Supply Company was founded as Rawalpindi Electric Power Company (REPCO) in 1923 during British India-era.[3][4] In 1972, the company was nationalized and subsequently was taken over by the Government of Pakistan.[5] It was publicly listed on Karachi Stock Exchange until 1985 when it was de-listed from the exchange.[6]

1998–present:Islamabad Electric Supply Company

IESCO was formed in 1998 to take over the assets, functions and responsibilities of the erstwhile Islamabad Area Electricity Board, which was then a division of WAPDA. It distributes and sell electricity in the area from Attock to Jhelum, and from the river Indus to River Neelum in Kashmir.[1]

Management

IESCO is structured into several administrative circles, each managed by different levels of engineering staff to ensure efficient operations and high customer satisfaction. The company operates with 108 Grid Stations with a total capacity of 5,224 MVA and distributes power through 951 Feeders, including distribution to AJK.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b Raza, Syed Irfan (June 11, 2012). "Islamabad to produce own electricity". DAWN.COM.
  2. ^ "Company Overview of Islamabad Electric Supply Company Limited". www.iesco.com.pk. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  3. ^ "How we got here | Political Economy | thenews.com.pk". The News International.
  4. ^ Government Sponsored Corporations and Other Institutions. 1979. p. 206.
  5. ^ "Rawalpindi Electric Power Company history".
  6. ^ "De-listed companies" (PDF).
  7. ^ Ali, Saleha (2023-09-10). "All You Need to Know About IESCO". Graana.com. Retrieved 2024-04-30.