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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
NEPRA imposes fixed charges on all electricity consumers
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced the imposition of fixed charges on all electricity consumers in Pakistan, including both protected and non-protected categories, marking a significant change in the country’s electricity billing structure. Read More: NEPRA jolts consumers with fixed charges Previously, fixed charges applied only to non-protected consumers using more than […]
PM orders NEPRA appeal to protect solar users after net metering overhaul
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday took notice of the recent changes made by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) regarding solar consumers and directed the Power Division to file a review appeal against it. The power regulator on Monday changed the terms of contracts for all existing and future net-metered solar consumers – […]
Outcry in Senate after NEPRA notifies new rules scrapping net-metering
There was an outcry in the upper house of Parliament on Tuesday against changes by the power regulator in the contracts for solar consumers, with the government defending the move. Speaking on a motion in the Senate on Tuesday, PTI Senator Syed Ali Zafar strongly criticised the government’s decision to withdraw net metering benefits for […]
NEPRA raises electricity tariff by 28 paisa per unit for February bills
ISLAMABA D: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved an increase of 28 paisa per unit in electricity prices under the December fuel price adjustment, with the revised rates set to appear in consumers’ February bills across Pakistan. Read More: Nepra to hold hearing on proposed solar net-metering cuts According to a notification issued […]
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 […]