KARACHI: Okay-Electrical (KE) has determined to droop bodily meter studying within the curiosity of the security of its workers and that of its clients.
In an announcement, a spokesperson for the facility utility stated that the KE payments to its residential and business clients can be calculated on their common variety of items consumed in keeping with the Nationwide Electrical Energy Regulatory Authority (Nepra) pointers for circumstances the place bodily meter studying just isn’t doable.
He stated the KE had additionally determined to increase the due date for payments under Rs4,000 to April 10, 2020. “Since bill-delivery activities may also be impacted by the current situation, customers can conveniently visit the KE website at https://www.ke.com.pk to see their payable bill amount or download duplicate bills,” he added.
The spokesperson stated that clients may additionally obtain their invoice by way of SMS by typing ‘BILL’ area ‘13 digit account quantity” and sending the SMS to 8119.
He stated that to adjust to Covid-19 restrictions clients had been suggested to keep away from bodily visiting banks for invoice funds. To facilitate clients, the KE has ensured the provision of other fee portals, together with cellular banking, Easypaisa, JazzCash or ATMs.
“While a number of banks have agreed to provide a deposit slip option in the absence of a physical bill, customers must mention their 13-digit account number on the deposit slip as well as payable amount. This service can be availed at Askari Bank Limited, Bank Al Habib Limited, Bank Alfalah Limited, Faysal Bank Limited, Habib Bank Limited, Habib Metro Bank Limited, Meezan Bank Limited and MCB Bank Limited. A complete list of e-payment solutions is also available at the KE website,” he stated.
Printed in Daybreak, March 27th, 2020
