ISLAMABAD: The government on Sunday acknowledged power outages across Pakistan over the past 8–10 days, attributing them to transmission constraints, fuel mismanagement, and adverse weather conditions. Speaking at a press conference, Power Minister Awais Leghari said fog, north-south transmission bottlenecks, extended maintenance at a nuclear plant, and fuel arrangement issues at the Sahiwal Coal Power […]
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Leghari rejects NEPRA report, insists reforms cut circular debt
Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Sunday strongly rebutted observations of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority’s (NEPRA) State of Industry Report 2025, terming several conclusions “factually incorrect” and asserting that deep-rooted power sector reforms have already delivered tangible relief to consumers while putting the sector on a sustainable path. Addressing […]
SHC issues notices over Karachi power disconnection plea
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday issued notices to the secretary of the Power Division, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), and K-Electric over a petition challenging the disconnection of electricity in an entire Karachi neighbourhood. Read More: SHC extends stay on NEPRA’s decision on KE tariff case A two-judge constitutional bench, headed […]
Nepra faults decades of power reforms as inefficiencies fuel circular debt
ISLAMABAD: More than three decades of power sector reforms have failed to restore confidence in Pakistan’s energy market, with persistent inefficiencies eroding economic growth, undermining consumer trust and aggravating financial stress, according to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra). Read More: NEPRA unveils 2025 net metering rules In its flagship State of the Industry Report […]
Pakistan govt decides against raising base electricity tariff
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government has decided not to increase the average basic electricity tariff, providing relief to consumers across the country. Read More: Nepra lowers national power tariff by 62 paise per unit The announcement was made by the Additional Secretary of Power during a review plea hearing at the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). The […]
Nepra lowers national power tariff by 62 paise per unit
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has reduced the national average electricity tariff by 62 paise per unit for the next six months, effective from January 1, 2026. The regulator’s notification, issued late Wednesday, sets the national average uniform tariff at Rs33.38 per kilowatt-hour, down from Rs34.00 per kWh in 2025-26. Read More: […]
Electricity prices may drop by up to 72 paisa per unit
Electricity prices in Pakistan are likely to decline by up to 72 paisa per unit under the monthly fuel adjustment mechanism, offering potential relief to consumers amid high energy costs. According to official sources, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is set to take up a petition filed by the Central Power Purchasing Agency […]
NEPRA unveils 2025 net metering rules
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) announced the Prosumer Regulations 2025, introducing a new framework for net metering consumers. The rules aim to modernize Pakistan’s energy sector and encourage solar power adoption. Separate tariffs for buying and selling electricity will streamline transactions and ensure fair pricing for producers and consumers. Under the dual-tariff system, […]
NEPRA cut sought under monthly fuel adjustment
The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has approached the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) seeking a reduction in electricity tariffs under the monthly fuel adjustment for November. If approved, consumers may receive relief of 72 paisa per unit in their power bills. Read More: NEPRA slashes power tariff by Rs0.88 for December According to CPPA, […]
Power Firms Seek Rs5.6bn Refund
Power companies in Pakistan are seeking an electricity bill refund of Rs5.6 billion for November usage. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) requested a 72 paise per unit negative fuel cost adjustment. If approved, consumers will see the refund in their January electricity bills. Nepra has scheduled a public hearing on December 31 to review […]