ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers across Pakistan may face another increase in power tariffs as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) considers a request for a fuel cost adjustment submitted by the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA). According to the proposal, the CPPA has sought an increase of Rs0.82 per unit in electricity prices for the […]
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Electricity prices cut by Rs1.99 per unit under tariff adjustment
The federal government has reduced electricity prices by Rs1.99 per unit under the quarterly tariff adjustment mechanism, offering relief to consumers across Pakistan, according to an official notification issued by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). Read More: NEPRA raises electricity prices by Rs 1.19 per unit The reduction, announced on Tuesday, will remain effective […]
NEPRA raises electricity prices by Rs 1.19 per unit
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has announced an increase of Rs. 1.19 per unit under the April 2026 fuel price adjustment, while also approving a reduction of Rs. 1.98 per unit under the quarterly adjustment. According to the notification, the fuel price adjustment will apply across the country, including K-Electric consumers, and will be […]
Electricity consumers may get major relief across Pakistan
Electricity consumers across Pakistan, including those of K-Electric, may receive significant relief of around Rs63.94 billion under the quarterly adjustment mechanism, according to an announcement by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). Read More: Pakistan power users face higher fixed charges In its statement, NEPRA confirmed that distribution companies (DISCOs) have submitted requests for the […]
NEPRA scraps license requirement, fee for small solar consumers
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Tuesday withdrew ab initio the requirement of a licence along with Rs1,000 per kW licencing fee for solar net-metering consumers with systems below 25 kilowatts. The development comes two days after the Power Division, facing severe public criticism for “taxing sunlight”, directed NEPRA to abolish the requirements. […]
Power Division asks NEPRA to scrap fee, licence rule for solar users up to 25KW
On directives of Federal Minister for Power Awais Leghari, the Power Division has formally asked the National Electric and Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to abolish the application fee and remove the license requirement for solar consumers of 25 kilowatts and below. The Power Division had previously alerted Nepra about the adverse effects of this decision […]
NEPRA clarifies no licence required for off-grid solar systems
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) clarified on Saturday that solar consumers who are not connected to the national grid do not require any licence from the regulator, and no such proposal is currently under consideration. In a statement, Nepra officials explained that its regulations cannot be applied to off-grid solar consumers, adding that […]
Government Clarifies NEPRA Role in Solar Licensing Policy Confusion
Solar system licensing linked to NEPRA, government clarifies role, as the Power Division rejected reports tying licensing directly to federal orders. The spokesperson said the Solar Licensing process follows regulatory rules set by the authority, not separate government directives. Meanwhile, the Power Division explained that regulations for obtaining licenses already exist under NEPRA. Distribution companies […]
Pakistan’s Federal Minister halts costly power purchases above benchmark
Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari has ordered an immediate halt to electricity purchases that exceed the national least-cost benchmark, as authorities move to tighten oversight of the power sector and reduce consumer costs. Read More: Pakistan Federal Minister Announced Hajj 2026 Arrangements The directive comes after a review revealed that several distribution companies (Discos) […]
NEPRA clears three-month tariff hike to recover Rs 8.67 billion
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved a Rs0.35 per unit hike in electricity tariffs for three months, allowing power distribution companies and K-Electric to recover Rs8.67 billion from consumers between March and May under quarterly adjustments for the second quarter of FY25-26. In a determination issued Tuesday, The News reported, Nepra authorised […]