The Power Division has shared its plan with the National Assembly to tackle the massive Rs2.42 trillion circular debt in the energy sector. Minister Awais Leghari confirmed the strategy is part of the Circular Debt Management Plan, backed by the Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Finance, and a task force. He added that Rs1.2 trillion […]
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Government plans 10% surcharge on electricity bills to control circular debt
The government has proposed adding a 10% surcharge on electricity bills to help reduce the growing circular debt in the power sector. To enable this, lawmakers will amend the NEPRA (National Electric Power Regulatory Authority) law. This amendment will allow the federal government to impose the surcharge under a new system called the Debt Servicing […]
Nepra to review interim tariffs of eight power discos requesting Rs455 billion for FY 2025-26
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is set to hold a public hearing on June 13, 2025, to review interim tariff proposals submitted by eight major power distribution companies (Discos). These companies are collectively seeking Rs 455.6 billion in revenue for the fiscal year 2025-26 under the Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) framework. The hearing will […]
Electricity prices reduced by Rs. 2.99 per unit for Karachi consumers
The electricity price for Karachi has been reduced by Rs. 2.99 per unit, offering much-needed relief to consumers. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) issued separate notifications regarding monthly electricity price adjustments for different regions. While Karachi benefits from this price cut, electricity prices across the rest of Pakistan have increased by Rs. 0.93 […]
Power division opposes NEPRA’s K-electric tariff plan, warns of investment and policy setbacks
The Power Division has strongly opposed NEPRA’s decision to approve a seven-year Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) for K-Electric. The Ministry warned this move could disrupt the federal government’s subsidy system. It also feared the decision might scare away future investment in the power sector. Federal Power Minister Awais Leghari expressed his concerns in a social media […]
Electricity bills likely to increase by Rs1.27 per unit due to costly april fuel mix
ISLAMABAD, May 21 – Power consumers across Pakistan, except in Karachi, may soon face a Rs1.27 per unit increase in electricity bills. This hike has been proposed under the April 2025 Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA), based on rising generation costs. The Central Power Purchasing Agency Guarantee Limited (CPPA-G) filed a request with NEPRA, stating that […]
Government seeks Rs1.6 trillion savings through revised power plant deals
The government has approached the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to lower power purchase rates from four public sector power plants. This request aims to save approximately Rs1.58 trillion over the plants’ remaining lifespans. Key changes include shifting from a ‘take or pay’ model to a ‘hybrid take and pay’ approach. These four power […]
Nepra faces criticism over high fees for consumer appeals
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is facing significant backlash for its high fees on consumer appeals. Many are worried that these fees make justice inaccessible and unfair. The issue gained attention after a dissent from Nepra’s Member for Balochistan, Mathar Niaz Rana. He opposed the regulator’s rejection of an appeal from Karachi industrialist […]
Pakistan reduces electricity prices nationwide by Rs. 1.71 per unit
The Power Division has officially announced a reduction in electricity prices across Pakistan. The notification states that electricity will be cheaper by Rs. 1.71 per unit for all consumers. This reduction includes customers of K-Electric as well. The change will take effect from April to June 2025. However, it’s important to note that lifeline consumers […]
Nepra likely to hike electricity tariff by Rs2.18 per unit
Due to the monthly fuel adjustment (MFA), the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is likely to hike the electricity cost by Rs2.18 per unit. The increase in electricity prices will impose an additional burden of Rs43 billion on electricity consumers. Chairman NEPRA Tauseef Farooqi said that he is also concerned about how the figure […]