Pakistan, March 10 -- A recent study by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) emphasises the need for modernising Pakistan's power billing system. The report, part of the Research for Social Transformation & Advancement (RASTA) program, advocates for widespread adoption of smart meters. This shift aims to reduce financial losses, billing errors, and inefficiencies in the electricity grid.

Pakistan's reliance on a manual billing system has contributed to financial deficits for nearly 20 years. Outdated infrastructure and widespread electricity theft exacerbate these issues. Power distribution companies (DISCOs) struggle with revenue collection, leading to consumer frustrations over billing discrepancies. An Automated Mete...