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Keep the electricity and water on at Rashid's home in Lahore

Help Rashid cover an overdue electricity and water bill so the household stays safe this winter.

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Bisma Rana
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Lahore
The electricity and water account is 2 months behind. Rashid received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on August unless $100 is paid. He had never been late before losing my job in June. Rashid called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $15 first, which isn't available. The household includes a disabled brother, and going through winter without electricity and water isn't safe. Without it we can't refrigerate insulin and food, or keep the house at a safe temperature. Rashid is working on getting back on his feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady. Every dollar goes to the account in Rashid's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $100 goes: • Heating arrears: $60 • Reconnection and late fees: $15 • Down payment on a payment plan: $25 Every share and every dollar helps.
due date
2026-09-03
bill type
Utility arrears

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  • What's already covered and what's the $100 for?

    • Bisma RanaOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

      Heating arrears is $60 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Ask me anything else.

  • Hope things get better soon, Bisma. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.

    • Any update on how things are going in Lahore?

      • Bisma RanaOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

        Slowly but in the right direction, thanks for asking. I'll put up a proper update with receipts soon. Good question.

    • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Greetings from Bonny

      • Is August a hard date?

        • Bisma RanaOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

          It's firm, August. After that things get a lot harder, so anything before then helps most. I'll keep the page updated.

      • Thanks for sharing this, Bisma. Hope this works out for you. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

        • Is it paid to the utility company directly?

          • Bisma RanaOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

            I get the payout and then pay the utility company. Every payment goes in the updates. Fair thing to want to know.

        • Thanks for sharing this, Bisma. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless

          • A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Punjab. I'll ask around and let you know.

            • Do you have the disconnection notice you could share with the moderators?

              • Bisma RanaOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

                I sent the disconnection notice in when I posted. I'll upload a redacted copy this week. It helps to be asked.

            • Thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us.

              • is there anything that isn't money that would help Rashid?

                • Bisma RanaOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

                  Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about heating arrears, advice is welcome too. Appreciate you taking the time.

              • Good luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                • can't donate right now but I've shared this in three community groups.

                  • reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

                    • hang in there, Bisma. Your post was clear and honest.

                      • Best of luck, Bisma. Your post was clear and honest.

                        • wishing you peace, Bisma. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Lahore.

                          • wishing you the best. Hope this works out for you. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                            • Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

                              • Hope it all works out, Bisma. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.

                                • Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Lahore.

                                  • I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Love from Saint Petersburg.

                                    • Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Lahore.

                                      • Best of luck, Bisma. Hope you get there. Greetings from Mendoza.

                                        • this could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

                                          • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Lahore

                                            • Leo J. BerryPhoto verified

                                              hang in there. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

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