Pakistan has begun a national digital census focused on electricity usage as part of its push to modernize power services under the “Electric City Plan”.
According to officials, all distribution companies — including Lesco — are now conducting household-level surveys to verify consumer details. The data collection is being outsourced to neutral third parties to maintain objectivity.
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The survey aims to collect CNIC numbers, details of electricity meters per household, and identify whether the electricity connection belongs to the property owner or a tenant. It also tracks tariff categories and mobile numbers to streamline future communication and billing.
Officials say the move is necessary to fix long-standing issues such as fake connections, incorrect bills, and poor customer data management. The collected data will help authorities streamline services and enable evidence-based decisions.
