According to NewzTodays, the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has officially introduced biometric verification for all electricity connections. This new step ensures that every customer is verified through their national identity record, reducing illegal connections and fake registrations.
This verification system strengthens transparency and improves record accuracy. The move is part of a national effort to make utility systems safer and more reliable. It is expected that Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) may also introduce a similar verification process soon to enhance customer trust and improve service delivery.
For gas consumers, this kind of reform would mean a smoother connection process and fewer billing-related issues in the future.
Check Your SSGC Duplicate Bill Online
For residents of Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, and other cities under SSGC’s network, the company offers an easy way to view or download your duplicate gas bill online.
If you didn’t receive your printed bill or misplaced it, you can still get your bill in seconds through the SSGC official website. Here’s how you can do it:
- Open the official website of SSGC (www.ssgc.com.pk).
- Go to the “View Duplicate Bill” section.
- Enter your consumer number (mentioned on any old bill).
- Click View Bill and your current month’s bill will appear.
- You can download, print, or save the bill for your records.
Once you have the duplicate bill, payment can be made online through:
- JazzCash or Easypaisa
- HBL Konnect
- Meezan Bank App
- 1LINK ATMs
This online facility helps customers pay bills easily without standing in long queues or waiting for paper bills to arrive.
Digital Productivity Workshop by NPO & APO Japan
In another report from NewzTodays, the National Productivity Organization (NPO) Pakistan, in collaboration with Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Japan, launched an international workshop on digital productivity.
The event focuses on helping Pakistani organizations adopt modern digital systems, improve efficiency, and move towards automation. Utility companies like SSGC, K-Electric, and IESCO can greatly benefit from such programs as they transition toward online operations and smart management systems.
The main goals of the workshop are:
- To promote digital innovation in public services.
- To reduce manual processes and paperwork.
- To improve customer satisfaction through faster services.
- To introduce data security and reliable online systems.
This collaboration between Pakistan and Japan shows the country’s strong commitment to improving its service delivery through smart technologies.
What This Means for SSGC Consumers
For SSGC customers, these changes signal a major step toward modernization. With online billing systems and future biometric integration, users can expect:
- Faster access to gas bills.
- Secure and verified accounts through digital systems.
- Less dependency on physical bills and paperwork.
- Convenient online payment options anytime, anywhere.
Such advancements make it easier for SSGC users to manage their gas bills and maintain transparency in their billing records.
Conclusion
The October 5, 2025 update reflects Pakistan’s continuous journey toward digital transformation in the utility sector. From the introduction of biometric verification for IESCO customers to the NPO–APO Japan workshop on productivity and innovation, the focus is clearly on improving online systems and user convenience.
SSGC’s online duplicate bill service is a perfect example of this progress, allowing customers to check, download, and pay their bills instantly. As digital services expand, users can expect even more upgrades that make managing their gas connections easier, safer, and faster.