The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has reduced electricity prices under its monthly fuel adjustment, giving much-needed relief to consumers. Karachi’s K-Electric users will benefit the most, with a reduction of Rs4.03 per unit. Consumers in other parts of Pakistan, served by DISCOs (government-run distribution companies), will see a Rs0.50 per unit decrease in […]
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NEPRA reduces electricity base tariff across Pakistan from july 1
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced a reduction in electricity base tariffs starting July 1, 2025. This decision was made after a public hearing on the federal government’s request for a uniform tariff across the country. The move is aimed at providing relief to millions of electricity consumers. According to NEPRA, electricity […]
Govt proposes Rs1.15 cut in power tariff for most consumers
ISLAMABAD – In a move aimed at providing relief to electricity consumers, the federal government has proposed a Rs1.15 per unit reduction in power rates starting from July 1. The proposal, submitted to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), excludes the lowest ‘lifeline’ users who consume up to 50 units per month. Nepra has […]
K-Electric gets Rs50bn dues cleared by NEPRA for 2017–23 period
ISLAMABAD — In a significant regulatory move, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a Rs50.01 billion write-off for K-Electric (KE), clearing long-disputed receivables from its 2017–2023 Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) period. The decision provides long-awaited clarity to the utility’s financials but comes with a catch — any recovered amount must be passed back […]
Electricity prices reduced by Rs. 2.99 per unit for Karachi consumers
The electricity price for Karachi has been reduced by Rs. 2.99 per unit, offering much-needed relief to consumers. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) issued separate notifications regarding monthly electricity price adjustments for different regions. While Karachi benefits from this price cut, electricity prices across the rest of Pakistan have increased by Rs. 0.93 […]
Prime minister’s electricity relief package faces setback: Full relief unlikely in june
ISLAMABAD, May 30, 2025 — The much-anticipated electricity relief under the Prime Minister’s package, which promised a significant reduction of Rs. 7.41 per unit, is facing a potential setback. Reports suggest that electricity consumers may not receive the full announced relief in June, causing concern among households and businesses. Currently, consumers benefit from a relief […]
Nepra orders K-electric to end prolonged loadshedding in Karachi
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has ordered K-Electric to take immediate action to end excessive loadshedding in Karachi following a flood of public complaints. The regulator warned that power cuts lasting over 12 hours in some areas are unacceptable and must be resolved without delay. In a letter to K-Electric’s CEO, Nepra highlighted […]
NEPRA warns K-electric: Shutting feeders for bill recovery is unethical and against law
ISLAMABAD – The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued a stern letter to K-Electric, criticizing its handling of prolonged load shedding in Karachi and warning that shutting down feeders for bill recovery is neither ethical nor legal. The regulatory body stated that it has received a surge of complaints from residents across Karachi […]
Green light for K-Electric’s 320 MW clean energy projects from NEPRA
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has formally approved K-Electric’s (KE) bid evaluation reports for three major renewable energy projects, totaling 320 MW. These include two solar PV projects in Balochistan and a large-scale hybrid power project at Dhabeji, paving the way for tariff filings under Pakistan’s national energy framework. The approval covers a […]
Nationwide electricity price cut by Rs. 1.55 per unit – major relief for consumers
In a significant move aimed at providing relief to consumers, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced a reduction of Rs. 1.55 per unit in electricity prices across the country. The price cut is applicable for the third quarter of the fiscal year under an adjustment plan. According to NEPRA’s notification, this price […]