IESCO Announces Power Suspension Schedule. The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has announced a planned power suspension in many areas of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and nearby districts. This temporary outage will take place on Sunday, January 26, 2026. The reason is system maintenance and development work.
Why IESCO Is Cutting Power Temporarily
IESCO explained that power supply will be stopped for a few hours to improve the electricity system.
Think of electricity like a water pipe in your house.
If the pipe gets old or damaged, water pressure becomes weak.
To fix it, you must stop the water first.
Electricity works the same way.
IESCO does maintenance to:
- Repair old wires
- Upgrade transformers
- Improve safety
- Reduce future breakdowns
These short power cuts help avoid long problems later.
Power Suspension Time and Date
The planned outage is on:
Date: January 26, 2026
Time: Different times for different areas
Most areas will face outages between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm
Always remember:
This is temporary, not permanent.
Islamabad Circle – Affected Areas (9:00 am to 2:00 pm)
Residents in the Islamabad Circle should prepare for a short outage during the morning and early afternoon.
The affected feeders include:
TDCP, MCM, Gharial, Upper Topa, Patriata, PAF, and Kuldana.
People living in these areas may experience power suspension for about five hours.
Rawalpindi City Circle – Affected Areas (9:00 am to 2:00 pm)
Many parts of Rawalpindi city will also face temporary power cuts.
The affected feeders include:
Raja Sultan, New Mulpur, Muzammil Town, Al-Noor Colony, Tariq Shaheed, Nawaz Colony, B.N. Hospital, Zafar-ul-Haq, Dhoke Khabba, Major Masood, Sarafa Bazar, Gawalmandi, Westridge, Khayaban-e-Sir Syed, Bagh Sardaran, Madina Colony, People Colony, Chearing Cross, Radio Pak-I, Bajniyal, Bajniyal-II, Noon, and Mohan Pura.
If you live in these areas, charge your mobile and power bank early.
Rawalpindi Cantt Circle – Long Duration Outage (7:00 am to 6:00 pm)
Some areas will face a longer power suspension.
The affected feeders include:
Macca Chowk, Dheri Hassanabad, State Bank, Dhok Noor, Kohala, Punjar, Major Muhammad Hanif, Sepoy Ibrar Hussain, Chowk Pindori, New Choa Khalsa, Sihala College, Mandra, LTC (Gujar Khan), Hamad Jhangi, Mandra-II, Pind Jhatla, Bhangali, Syed Kasran, Chak Bali Khan-2, CBR-II, Old Rawat, New Rawat, AOWHS, Suparco, CWO, and IST.
Additional feeders affected during this time are:
Kahuta City-1, Lehtrar-1, and Narh.
This long outage is mainly for major repair work.
Attock Circle – Areas Facing Power Suspension
Several areas under the Attock Circle will also be affected.
The feeders include:
Ghazi Kohli, Margalla, Sangjani, A-Block, Arcade, Lala Zar, Brahma, Kohsar Valley, Babrakki, Hameed, Haji Shah, Ghourghushti, Peoples Colony (Triple Circuit), Shakaradar (Triple Circuit), Mari (Triple Circuit), Dilawar Abad T/C, Sirka T/C, Shadi Khan T/C, Golra, Soni, Pindi Gheb City, Noorpur, Jhang, Bhandar, Dhurnal, Gaggan, Aman Pur, and Fawara Chowk.
Residents should expect power suspension during maintenance hours.
Chakwal Circle – Affected Feeders
In Chakwal, multiple towns and villages will face power cuts.
The affected feeders include:
Kot Chaudhrian, Mengan, Sethi, Islamia Chowk, Dera Muslim, Dhudial City, Mulhal Mughlan, Sarkal, Basharat, Duffer, Dalwal, Lilla Town, K.S. Mines, Abdullah Pur, Kot Gullah, Kot Shera, Pichnand, Malikwal, Akwal, Bilalabad, Dhermond, and Khuiyan.
People living in these areas should plan daily tasks early.
Jhelum Circle – Power Outage Details
The Jhelum Circle will also be affected due to maintenance work.
The feeders include:
New Cantt Jhelum, CMH Jhelum, Shakreela, Shamasabad, Citi Housing, Chamala, Gaddari, Phadial, Nathwala, F-12 (Sanghoi), Safdar Shaheed, CO Muhammad Akram, Ward No-8, Pind Mattay Khan, Ghouri Dhamaik, Chappar Sharif, Guliana, Dora Badhal, and Kanggar Thathi.
Hospitals and important services usually have backup generators.
GSO Circle – Azad Kashmir Areas
In the GSO Circle, power suspension will happen at different times.
From 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, the affected feeders are:
Charhoi, City-2, Sehnsa, Fateh Pur, City-1, NAR, and Khui Ratta.
From 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, the affected feeders are:
City, Datot, Jandrot, Mohra, and Karala.
Nearby areas may also face brief outages.
How to Prepare for a Power Cut
Here are simple tips to stay comfortable:
- Charge mobiles and laptops early
- Store drinking water
- Use daylight for work
- Switch off sensitive devices
- Keep candles or emergency lights ready
Think of it like planning for guests.
A little preparation makes everything easy.
What to Do If Power Does Not Return on Time
Sometimes work takes longer than expected.
If electricity does not return:
- Wait at least 30 minutes
- Check IESCO updates
- Contact the local complaint office
Most delays happen due to safety checks.
Conclusion
IESCO says these power suspensions are necessary for a better and safer electricity system. Although outages are inconvenient, they help reduce future load shedding and breakdowns. Residents are advised to cooperate and plan their day wisely to avoid problems during the scheduled maintenance.
