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Help me with an overdue electricity bill before the cold months

Fatima is behind on electricity bills after my partner leaving the household and needs $100 to avoid a shut-off.

🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan235 views
Fatima Jilani
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Lahore
The electricity account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on October unless I pay $100. I have never been late before my partner leaving the household. I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $15 first, which I don't have. I live with a newborn, and going through the cold months without electricity isn't safe. Without it we can't refrigerate insulin and food, or keep the house at a safe temperature. I'm working on getting back on my feet, and will pay forward whatever help I can once I'm steady. Every dollar goes to the account in Fatima's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $100 goes: • Gas arrears: $50 • Reconnection and late fees: $15 • Down payment on a payment plan: $35 If you're reading this, thank you. - Fatima
due date
2026-10-15
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

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  • Astrid Johansson

    Good luck. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Adelaide.

    • Juan B. DomingoPhoto verified

      Thanks for sharing this, Fatima. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Belo Horizonte

      • Manfred Frank HartmannQuestion

        Is there anything that isn't money that would help Fatima?

        • Fatima JilaniOwnerAnswer

          Thank you. If you're in Lahore I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.

      • Luke J. Sandoval

        Wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings!

        • Napat Yupin ChantarasriQuestion

          How is Fatima doing now?

          • Liam W. Morris

            So sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings.

            • Kendall SantosID verified

              Take care, Fatima. This could happen to any of us.

              • Lina Manal Said

                Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Lahore

                • Sarah Njeri Swai

                  Wishing you the best. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Depok

                  • Erica G. Valdez

                    I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings

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