Business
NEPRA Weighs Tariff Hike, Consumers Face Extra Burden
Consumers in Pakistan may face an increase of 19 paisa per unit in electricity bills for October due to fuel cost adjustment for August 2025. The Central Power
NEPRA
Business
Consumers Face Likely Power Bill Hike in October
The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has submitted a request to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) for a 19 paisa per unit tariff increase under monthly
Business
Fuel Adjustment Brings More Power Savings
NEPRA has approved a tariff cut of Rs1.89 per unit for the second quarter of 2025. The reduction will be effective from August to October and will
Business
Power Losses Surge: Rs. 276 Billion Blow to Energy Sector
Pakistan’s power distribution companies suffered significant financial setbacks during the fiscal year 2023–24, collectively incurring losses exceeding Rs. 276 billion, according to an audit report that
National
Govt to End Power Subsidy for Users of 200 Units
The Government of Pakistan has outlined a plan to gradually eliminate electricity subsidies for protected consumers—those who use up to 200 units per month—by 2027, according
National
Gross Metering Set to Replace Net Metering in Pakistan
The federal government is preparing to replace the existing net metering system for solar energy consumers, with a new solar policy now in its final stages. According to
National
NEPRA Cuts Power Charges for K-Electric Users
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a fuel cost adjustment (FCA) reduction of Rs. 4.03 per unit for K-Electric consumers, offering partial relief
National
Self-Reading App Set to Transform Electricity Billing
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the removal of electricity meter readers from all power distribution companies (DISCOs) across Pakistan, as part of a broader move to modernise
Business
No Installments, No Power: LESCO Tightens Policy
The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has suspended its installment facility for electricity bills in an effort to meet its revenue recovery targets for June. The company has
Government
April Fuel Costs May Spark Electricity Bill Increase
Electricity consumers across Pakistan could face higher bills as the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has formally requested a tariff increase of Rs1.25 per unit. The request,
Government
NEPRA to Review Petition for Electricity Tariff Reduction
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), is set to hear a petition that could lead to a decrease in tariffs, offering potential relief to consumers. Power distribution