ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that electricity tariffs will be raised as per agreed targets, while also deciding to limit budgetary subsidies to Rs830 billion in the upcoming fiscal year. Read More: IMF urges Pakistan to maintain tight monetary policy amid ME conflict According to government sources, this move aligns […]
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Pakistan power users face higher fixed charges
Electricity bills across Pakistan have surged after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) linked fixed charges to load instead of monthly consumption. The new formula, effective January 2026, applies fixed charges based on each household’s load, replacing the previous consumption-based system. The change was approved following a federal government request to standardize charges for […]
Electricity bills may surge as fuel costs tighten household budgets
Electricity consumers across Pakistan may soon face higher monthly bills after a fresh increase in petroleum prices raised overall power generation costs. The expected hike has created concern among households already struggling with inflation and rising living expenses. The Central Power Purchasing Agency has formally submitted a request to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority […]