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Keep the electricity on at Tariq's home in Gujranwala

Tariq is behind on electricity bills after losing my job in August and needs $100 to avoid a shut-off.

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Iqra Noreen Qazi
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Gujranwala
The electricity account is 4 months behind. Tariq received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on December unless $100 is paid. He had never been late before losing my job in August. Tariq 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 two young children, and going through summer without electricity isn't safe. Without it we can't refrigerate insulin and food, or keep the house at a safe temperature. Tariq is working on getting back on his feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady. Every dollar goes to the account in Tariq's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $100 goes: • Electricity arrears: $80 • Reconnection and late fees: $10 • Down payment on a payment plan: $10 Thanks for reading all this. - Iqra
due date
2026-10-18
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Iqra

  1. Thank you all. We're at 52% now ($52). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Update from Gujranwala: the plan for electricity arrears is now scheduled. We're at 117% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Rhea J. CastilloID verified

    Hope it all works out, Iqra. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from San Antonio.

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