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 […]
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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 […]
Pakistan to Open Electricity Market for the First Time
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s federal government has announced a major reform to open the country’s electricity market, allowing consumers to choose their power suppliers for the first time in history. According to Power Division Secretary Dr. Fakhar Alam Irfan, consumers using one megawatt or more will be able to select their electricity provider starting January 2026. The […]
Nepra imposes Rs 25 million fine on KE
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has ordered Karachi-based distribution company K-Electric (KE) to pay a fine of Rs25 million within 15 days over its failure to fulfil its responsibilities. A Nepra notification stated that the penalty was issued over a nationwide power breakdown in January 2023. Nepra noted that KE attempted to restore […]
Nepra Fines K-Electric Rs25 Million Over Failures During 2023 Nationwide Blackout
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Thursday imposed a Rs25 million fine on K-Electric (KE) for its operational lapses during the massive nationwide power breakdown in January 2023. According to Nepra, the penalty follows a detailed inquiry that found KE responsible for several internal deficiencies and operational failures. The regulator rejected the […]
NEPRA slaps heavy fine on HESCO for unjust loadshedding
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has fined Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) millions of rupees. The penalty came after HESCO was found guilty of conducting loadshedding based on power losses. NEPRA stated that the company will now pay a fine of Rs100,000 daily starting from April 4, 2024. NEPRA’s decision followed a show-cause […]
Big relief: Nepra approves Rs1.79 refund on power bills
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday announced a Rs1.79 per unit refund for electricity consumers. The refund, under a negative fuel cost adjustment (FCA), will be reflected in September bills for electricity consumed in July. According to Nepra’s notification, the authority approved a negative FCA of Rs1.7859/kWh for July 2025. This relief […]