The IESCO power suspension schedule for Monday, January 26, 2026, has been officially announced by the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO). According to the notification, electricity supply will remain temporarily suspended in multiple areas of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, and Azad Kashmir due to essential system maintenance and development work.
This planned outage is part of IESCO’s routine infrastructure improvement strategy aimed at ensuring stable, safe, and uninterrupted electricity supply in the long term.
Why IESCO Announces Power Suspension Schedules
The IESCO power suspension schedule is usually issued to facilitate:
- Preventive maintenance of feeders
- Load management and system upgrades
- Safety inspections and fault prevention
- Development work on transmission lines
From personal experience as a resident in the IESCO region, these scheduled shutdowns—though inconvenient—often help reduce unexpected breakdowns and prolonged outages later.
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IESCO Power Suspension Schedule: Date & Time Overview
Date
26 January 2026 (Monday)
Timings
- 07:00 AM to 06:00 PM
- 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM
- 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
- 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Timings vary depending on the feeder and operational requirements.
Affected Areas Under IESCO Power Suspension Schedule
Below is a detailed, area-wise breakdown of the IESCO power suspension schedule to help consumers plan accordingly.
Islamabad Circle – Power Outage Details
Time: 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM
The following feeders will remain affected:
- TDCP
- MCM
- Gharial
- Upper Topa
- Patriata
- PAF
- Kuldana
Residents in these areas are advised to arrange backup power solutions in advance.
Rawalpindi City Circle – Feeder-Wise Suspension
Time: 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM
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
- Mohan Pura
Rawalpindi Cantt Circle – Extended Power Suspension
Time: 07:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Major feeders impacted:
- Macca Chowk
- Dheri Hassanabad
- State Bank
- Dhok Noor
- Kohala
- Punjar
- Major Muhammad Hanif
- Sepoy Ibrar Hussain
- Chowk Pindori
- New Choa Khalsa
- Sihala College
- Mandra & Mandra-II
- LTC (Gujar Khan)
- Hamad Jhangi
- Pind Jhatla
- Bhangali
- Syed Kasran
- Chak Bali Khan-2
- CBR-II
- Old Rawat
- New Rawat
- AOWHS
- SUPARCO
- CWO
- IST
Additional Feeders
- Kahuta City-1
- Lehtrar-1
- Narh
Attock Circle – Scheduled Electricity Outage
The IESCO power suspension schedule also affects several feeders in Attock:
- 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
- Fawara Chowk
Chakwal Circle – Planned Maintenance Shutdown
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
- Khuiyan
Jhelum Circle – Feeder Suspension List
Power supply will remain suspended in:
- 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
- Kanggar Thathi
GSO Circle (AJK) – IESCO Power Suspension Schedule
10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
- Charhoi
- City-2
- Sehnsa
- Fateh Pur
- City-1
- NAR
- Khui Ratta
12:00 PM to 04:00 PM
- City
- Datot
- Jandrot
- Mohra
- Karala
- Surrounding areas
How to Stay Prepared During IESCO Power Suspension
To minimize inconvenience during the IESCO power suspension schedule, consumers should:
- Charge essential devices beforehand
- Arrange UPS or generator backup
- Avoid running heavy appliances during restoration
- Monitor IESCO official announcements
Conclusion
The IESCO power suspension schedule for January 26, 2026 is a planned and necessary step toward improving electricity reliability across multiple regions. While temporary outages can be disruptive, they play a vital role in long-term system stability and public safety.
Staying informed about feeder-wise schedules allows residents and businesses to plan better and avoid last-minute issues.
