The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced a temporary reduction in electricity tariffs. The power rate will drop by Rs0.88 per unit for one month. This relief will appear in December electricity bills. The concession applies to all consumers of power distribution companies, including K-Electric. However, lifeline consumers and electric vehicle charging stations […]
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Govt cites higher fuel cost due to furnace oil use in October
ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday explained that furnace oil-based power plants operated at Rs33 per unit fuel cost in October, higher than Rs21 per unit from LNG-based plants, due to lower LNG allocation. Officials clarified that this decision was taken in “good faith” to ensure uninterrupted power supply, despite the availability of cheaper LNG-based options. […]
Nepra fines NGC Rs10m over safety lapses at Jhimpir grid network
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has imposed a Rs10 million fine on the National Grid Company (NGC) after concluding that the company failed to upgrade and properly maintain its transmission network in Sindh’s Jhimpir region, despite being allowed sufficient investment under health, safety and environment (HSE) requirements. Read More: NEPRA fines power companies […]
NEPRA fines power companies Rs57.5m over electrocution deaths
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has imposed a total fine of Rs57.5 million on three power distribution companies following fatal electrocution incidents that claimed 30 lives during the 2023–24 fiscal year. According to NEPRA, Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) was fined Rs30 million, Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) Rs17.5 million, and Faisalabad […]
Nepra plans major cut in solar net metering rates
LAHORE — The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is working on a significant revision of solar net metering rates, proposing to reduce the buyback rate from Rs. 23 per unit to Rs. 10, sources at the Power Division said. In a later phase, officials are considering removing the buyback mechanism entirely, meaning consumers generating […]
Govt mulls halving solar net metering rate amid rising grid costs
ISLAMABAD — The government is considering a major revision to Pakistan’s solar net metering policy, proposing to slash the buyback rate from Rs22 per unit to around Rs11.30, The News reported on Friday. The move follows concerns that the current rates are burdening grid electricity consumers with rising costs. Official data shows that the rapid […]
NEPRA completes hearing on CPPA-G’s plea for Rs0.37 per unit fuel cost relief
KARACHI: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has concluded its hearing on the Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guarantee (CPPA-G) petition seeking a fuel charge adjustment (FCA) relief of Rs0.3681 per unit for September 2025, The News reported on Thursday. Following the public hearing, NEPRA will announce its final decision on the FCA rate to be […]
NEPRA shields Karachi consumers from K-Electric losses
ISLAMABAD: The Power Division rejected claims that NEPRA’s recent multi-year tariff review for K-Electric harms Karachi consumers. Officials said such claims are misleading. The review aims to ensure fairness, accountability, and protection for electricity users. According to the spokesperson, K-Electric must improve operational efficiency like public-sector utilities such as IESCO, FESCO, and GEPCO. The review […]
NEPRA fines LESCO and K-Electric Rs25 million
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has imposed a Rs25 million fine on the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) for failing to reduce transmission and distribution losses and improve recovery during the fiscal year 2023–24. According to NEPRA, LESCO’s system losses increased by 4.04%, reaching 15.92%, which caused an estimated Rs47.6 billion loss to […]
Big relief for Karachi: NEPRA cuts K-Electric tariff by Rs. 7.60 per unit
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has cut K-Electric’s average tariff by Rs. 7.60 per unit. This decision brings the average tariff down from Rs. 39.97 to Rs. 32.37 per unit. The reduction is part of NEPRA’s review of K-Electric’s multi-year tariff plan for 2024 to 2030. Consumers in Karachi will benefit directly from […]