The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a reduced investment plan of ₨2.818 billion for Hazara Electric Supply Company Limited for FY2025-26, cutting the utility’s original request significantly. The decision reflects the regulator’s concerns over planning gaps, underutilised infrastructure and the need to avoid unnecessary financial burden on electricity consumers. According to official […]
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IMF sets new conditions, signals possible tariff hikes in Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reportedly imposed 11 new conditions on Pakistan under its ongoing financial programme, raising the total number of requirements to 55, according to its latest review report. Read More: IMF says Pakistan’s economic recovery holds despite regional risks The new conditions focus on tightening fiscal discipline, strengthening tax reforms, and improving key economic […]
Pakistan Plans New Time-of-Use Electricity Tariffs to Boost Industrial Efficiency
ISLAMABAD – The government of Pakistan is developing a new electricity tariff structure aimed at encouraging industrial consumers to maximise daytime operations while reducing usage during peak evening hours. Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Leghari discussed the proposed framework with World Bank Country Director Bolormaa Amgaabazar on Thursday, highlighting efforts to enhance the […]
Inflation climbs to 7% amid power tariff shock
Pakistan’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 7% in February 2026, marking its highest level since October 2024 as electricity price hikes and mounting global risks added pressure to household budgets. Data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics showed the consumer price index (CPI) rose 6.98% year-on-year in February, up from 5.8% in January and […]
Pakistan cuts industrial electricity tariffs by up to Rs4.58 per unit
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reduced electricity tariffs for industrial consumers across all major categories, offering much-needed relief to factories and businesses facing some of the highest power costs in the region. The power regulator’s notification, issued on Tuesday, implements the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority’s (Nepra) ruling dated February 11, 2026, and is effective from February […]
IMF weighs Pakistan power tariff changes
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Saturday it is in discussions with Pakistan authorities over proposed power tariff revisions, stressing that any changes should avoid placing additional burdens on middle- and lower-income households. Read More: A practical path to ending Pakistan’s IMF dependence In a statement to Reuters, the IMF said the talks would assess whether […]
Majority of rooftop solar users to retain net metering benefits until 2031
ISLAMABAD – Around 80-85% of Pakistan’s existing rooftop solar prosumers will continue to benefit from the current net metering regime until 2030-31, officials told The News on Wednesday. These prosumers, mostly approved in FY2024-25, will be able to sell surplus electricity to the national grid at Rs25.32 per unit under a seven-year contract. Read More: […]
Government moves to impose fixed electricity charges on low-use consumers
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to impose fixed monthly electricity charges on consumers using up to 300 units, a move that would expand the existing billing structure to include low-consumption households. Read More: NEPRA proposes fixed charges of up to Rs1,000 for consumers The Power Division has filed a formal petition with the National Electric […]
Electricity consumers likely to face higher charges from April
Electricity consumers across Pakistan are estimated to pay around 42 paise per unit in additional charges from April to June, mainly due to higher capacity payments made to power producers during the second quarter of the current fiscal year. Read More: Electricity Tariff Raised for Three Months The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has scheduled […]
Nepra to hold hearing on proposed solar net-metering cuts
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has scheduled a public hearing on February 6 to consider proposals aimed at curtailing incentives for solar net-metering consumers, known as prosumers, amid concerns over rising electricity tariffs, grid instability and mounting financial stress on power utilities. Read More: NEPRA unveils major solar net metering changes In a public notice […]