Industrial units in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) linked to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will now get electricity through a single-point connection, following a government decision to simplify the process.
The new arrangement allows industries to take charge of their own internal distribution and billing, ending the need for direct involvement from distribution companies (DISCOs). The move is intended to speed up the provision of electricity and increase sales to the industrial sector.
The Ministry of Energy has instructed DISCOs to coordinate with SEZ administrations rather than dealing with individual units. A spokesperson for the Power Division said the system would remove delays and reduce the influence of field staff, which has sometimes caused unnecessary complications.
According to the spokesperson, the change is also expected to curb corruption and stop practices that have hindered electricity connections in the past.
The Power Division submitted its proposal to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on 25 February, seeking approval for the single-point supply. Nepra issued directions on 11 August for finalising agreements with SEZs after holding prior consultations.
