The government has invited investors to submit bids for the privatization of three major electricity distribution companies as part of efforts to reform Pakistan power sector and reduce mounting circular debt. According to official documents, the government plans to sell 51 to 100 per cent shares in Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO), Gujranwala Electric Power […]
Pakistan power sector
Electricity consumers may get major relief across Pakistan
Electricity consumers across Pakistan, including those of K-Electric, may receive significant relief of around Rs63.94 billion under the quarterly adjustment mechanism, according to an announcement by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). Read More: Pakistan power users face higher fixed charges In its statement, NEPRA confirmed that distribution companies (DISCOs) have submitted requests for the […]
Pakistan launches global roadshows for power distribution privatisation
Pakistan plans to launch an international investor outreach campaign to attract bids for the privatisation of major electricity distribution companies as part of broader power sector reforms. Officials aim to present investment opportunities in global markets while also engaging domestic investors to ensure strong participation in the upcoming bidding process. The government will conduct roadshows […]
Nepra approves 35 paisa power tariff hike
ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday approved an increase of 35 paisa per unit in electricity tariffs under a quarterly adjustment, according to reports. Read More: Power tariff set to go up by Rs 2.06 per unit The hike relates to the October–December 2025 quarter and will be effective for three months from […]
Lesco ends post offices bill payments from April
LAHORE: Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has announced that electricity bill payments through post offices will be discontinued from April 1, 2026, as part of efforts to modernise billing services and streamline customer transactions. Read More: LESCO to purchase 150,000 smart power meters for consumers In a public advisory, the utility urged consumers to use alternative […]
Power sector circular debt edges up despite payments
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s power sector circular debt rose by Rs75 billion in the first half of the current fiscal year despite significant capital injections and large-scale commercial borrowing, highlighting persistent structural weaknesses in the energy system. Read More: Power Division denies Rs 224 billion circular debt spike reports Official data from the power division showed that circular debt […]
Power Sector 2025: How Transparency and Merit Are Delivering Real Change
For years, Pakistan’s power sector has been synonymous with circular debt, opaque deals, and consumer frustration. It functioned as a significant drain on the national exchequer, with losses and inefficiencies ultimately burdening the common citizen through higher tariffs and an unreliable supply. The year 2025, however, may be remembered as a turning point—a year […]
Solar system prices drop in Lahore as rooftop surge reshapes power demand
LAHORE – Solar panel system prices in Lahore have fallen significantly, offering major relief to households and industries looking to shift toward renewable energy. According to reports, prices of 5 kW to 15 kW systems have dropped by up to Rs150,000, making solar installations more accessible for consumers. Read More: Govt policy sparks major decline […]
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. […]
ADB approves $330 million loans for Pakistan’s power sector
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved loans totaling $330 million to Pakistan for the Second Power Transmission Strengthening Project, one of the government’s top priority investments to expand the national transmission network and enable the evacuation of low-cost renewable and hydropower to major load centers. The project will construct a new 500-kilovolt, approximately 290-kilometer […]