Concerns over fixed taxes and charges imposed through electricity bills were raised during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance, with lawmakers calling for relief for consumers facing rising utility costs. The committee met under the chairmanship of Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, where member Senator Kamil Ali Agha proposed the abolition of fixed charges […]
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Power Division orders urgent clearance of pending solar cases
Power Division has directed electricity distribution companies to clear 1,355 pending solar net-metering applications within 10 days after taking notice of prolonged delays in consumer connection approvals and energisation. Officials said the unresolved applications were submitted before February 8 and had remained pending for more than six months, creating difficulties for consumers awaiting rooftop solar […]
Govt warns consumers over QR code scam in electricity bills
The Ministry of Energy Power Division has issued an advisory warning electricity consumers about potential fraud linked to the newly introduced QR code verification system on electricity bills. Read More: Govt launches QR code system for electricity subsidy verification Officials said that cybercriminals are attempting to exploit the system by posing as government representatives and targeting users under the […]
Government keeps June electricity tariff unchanged amid relief measures
Pakistan’s Power Division announced that electricity tariffs will remain unchanged in June after the government introduced several policy measures to protect consumers from rising energy costs. Officials said consumers were shielded from an expected monthly fuel adjustment burden ranging between Rs5 and Rs6 per unit despite continued pressure from fuel supply and generation expenses. The […]
Government Clarifies NEPRA Role in Solar Licensing Policy Confusion
Solar system licensing linked to NEPRA, government clarifies role, as the Power Division rejected reports tying licensing directly to federal orders. The spokesperson said the Solar Licensing process follows regulatory rules set by the authority, not separate government directives. Meanwhile, the Power Division explained that regulations for obtaining licenses already exist under NEPRA. Distribution companies […]
Pakistan’s electricity supply situation shown improvement during peak hours
Pakistan’s electricity supply situation has shown noticeable improvement during peak hours, with load management now largely restricted to areas affected by high line losses, according to the Power Division Pakistan. Read More: Pakistan announces 2.5-hour peak power cuts A spokesperson for the Power Division said that the overall power supply remained stable during last night’s peak […]
Power Division denies Rs 224 billion circular debt spike reports
The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) on Monday rejected media reports claiming that the circular debt flow increased by Rs224 billion during the period from Jul-Nov 25, despite the bank refinancing agreement signed in September 2025, declaring it as “misleading, devoid of factual data linking, up-to-date data and without seeking the Power Division version”. In […]
Pakistan govt decides against raising base electricity tariff
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government has decided not to increase the average basic electricity tariff, providing relief to consumers across the country. Read More: Nepra lowers national power tariff by 62 paise per unit The announcement was made by the Additional Secretary of Power during a review plea hearing at the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). The […]
Nepra Criticizes Govt Over Industrial Power Tariff Proposal
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has strongly criticized the government for rushing approval of its industrial power tariff plan. The Power Division requested immediate clearance for a cheaper electricity package for industries and private agriculture users. Nepra’s Sindh Member Rafique A. Shaikh said the move was “unfair” and compromised the regulator’s credibility. He […]
Pakistan’s power sector circular debt rises to Rs1.69 trillion
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s circular debt in the power sector surged by Rs79 billion during the first quarter of the fiscal year, reaching Rs1.693 trillion by the end of September 2025, according to a report issued by the Power Division. The report highlighted that the debt had stood at Rs1.614 trillion in June 2025, marking a […]