NEPRA has imposed heavy fines on SEPCO and HESCO for failing to reduce power losses and improve recovery. The fines also cover violations of safety standards and improper earthing of electric poles. Together, the two state-owned distribution companies in Sindh have been fined over Rs 95 million. According to official orders, SEPCO was fined Rs […]
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NEPRA slashes power tariff by Rs1.89 per unit
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a Rs1.89 per unit cut in electricity tariff for consumers nationwide. This reduction includes K-Electric users but excludes lifeline and prepaid meter customers. The move aims to lower monthly electricity bills across Pakistan. This tariff cut is part of the quarterly adjustment for April to June […]
NEPRA approves electricity price cut across Pakistan
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a reduction in electricity prices across Pakistan, including Karachi. The cut will not apply to lifeline and prepaid consumers. This decision comes as good news for millions of electricity users nationwide. NEPRA approved a decrease of Rs 1.89 per unit under the quarterly adjustment for the […]
Nepra proposes Rs1.80/unit cut in power tariff
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has proposed a reduction of Rs1.80 per unit in electricity prices for the April–June 2025 quarter. If approved, this move could offer Rs53.39 billion in relief to electricity consumers across Pakistan. The proposal was discussed during a public hearing at Nepra headquarters, with input from CPPA-G, distribution companies […]
Sharjeel Memon: End power abuse, switch to prepaid meters
Sindh’s Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Monday criticized power distribution companies for imposing collective punishment on consumers, saying the implementation of prepaid electricity meters could resolve long-standing billing and supply issues. Speaking during a session of the Sindh Assembly, Memon stated that when all users are shifted to prepaid systems, individual accountability will increase […]
Electricity consumers likely to get over Rs53 billion relief
The electricity distribution companies have asked NEPRA for relief worth more than Rs53 billion. They filed this request to adjust charges from the last quarter of the previous financial year. The companies said consumers will benefit mainly from capacity payments. However, there will be some extra costs for system use and maintenance. Overall, consumers are […]
Relief for millions: Electricity prices slashed across Pakistan
In a welcome development for power consumers, electricity prices have been reduced across the country under NEPRA’s monthly fuel cost adjustment mechanism. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) officially notified the price cuts, which will be reflected in July 2025 electricity bills. This decision is expected to provide some short-term relief to households and […]
NEPRA reduces electricity base tariff across Pakistan from july 1
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced a reduction in electricity base tariffs starting July 1, 2025. This decision was made after a public hearing on the federal government’s request for a uniform tariff across the country. The move is aimed at providing relief to millions of electricity consumers. According to NEPRA, electricity […]
NEPRA-power division face-off over Karachi’s Rs4.69/unit relief
NEPRA has put on hold its decision on granting Rs4.69 per unit relief to K-Electric consumers for April’s fuel charges. The Power Division requested the delay, saying it needed time to finalise a nationwide uniform tariff policy in the Cabinet. During the hearing, NEPRA’s legal team clearly opposed the Power Division’s request, citing lack of […]
NEPRA slashes electricity tariff by Rs1.50 per unit, relief for consumers nationwide
ISLAMABAD – The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a reduction of Rs1.50 per unit in the base electricity tariff for the 2025–26 fiscal year. This adjustment aims to ease the financial burden on households and businesses across Pakistan, including Karachi. The base tariff is being lowered from Rs35.50 to Rs34.00 per unit, […]