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 […]
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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 […]
Nepra approves 35 paisa power tariff hike
ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday approved an increase of 35 paisa per unit in electricity tariffs under a quarterly adjustment, according to reports. Read More: Power tariff set to go up by Rs 2.06 per unit The hike relates to the October–December 2025 quarter and will be effective for three months from […]
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 […]
NEPRA releases new solar regulation 2026 draft amid outcry
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has issued a draft of the solar regulation 2026, inviting public feedback within 30 days. “The Authority is pleased to publish draft of the amendment to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Prosumer) Regulations, 2026 for eliciting public opinion,” read a statement issued by the regulator. Nepra stated […]