PM unveils new power billing app for consumers
In a major step to enhance transparency in electricity billing, the government has launched the “Apna Meter, Apni Reading” Power Smart Mobile Application
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Senate Committee approves additional electricity bill surcharges for FY26
The new fiscal year is set to begin with challenges for electricity consumers, as the Senate Standing Committee on Finance has approved the imposition of additional surcharges on electricity bills.
Go to articleNEPRA declares relief for consumers in latest tariff adjustment
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has declared a reduction of Rs1.90 per unit in electricity tariffs for consumers across Pakistan....
Go to articleElectricity prices for residential users cut by over Rs7
Electricity prices for residential users in Pakistan have been reduced by Rs7.41, bringing the rate down to Rs34.37 per unit, while prices for industrial...
Go to articlePakistan to cut electricity costs to boost manufacturing, exports
Pakistan is planning to lower electricity costs as part of a broader plan to bring relief to manufacturers and increase exports in a move that comes shortly...
Go to articleElectricity bills may drop! K-Electric moves for price reduction
Karachi's electricity prices may see a reduction as K-Electric has submitted its request for the monthly...
Go to articleGovt plans to establish free electricity market, says Power Secretary
The government is working towards establishing a free electricity market, allowing consumers to choose their electricity provider...
Go to articleCoal-based power plants to replace oil-based units within 3 years: Power Division
The Power Division assured during a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Energy, chaired by Muhammad Idrees, that coal-based power plants...
Go to articleUrgent call to cut electricity tariffs to Rs26/kWh by Ahmed Chinoy
Pakistan’s economic stability is under severe threat as high electricity tariffs continue to cripple...
Go to articleGovt to auction surplus electricity for industry
The government plans to auction surplus electricity in the country, as announced...
Go to articleIESCO offers relief in Dec bills under Winter package
In light of the Winter Facilitation Package announced by Prime Minister Mian Shehbaz Sharif, Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO)...
Go to articleElectricity generation rises 7% in Oct
The total power generation in the country increased by 7.2% to 10,262 GWh during October 2024 as compared to 9,570 GWh in the same month of last year...
Go to articleNEPRA cuts tariffs by Rs1.28/kWh for Sept FCA
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has reviewed and assessed a National Average Uniform decrease of Rs.1.2754/kWh in the applicable...
Go to articleNEPRA concludes hearing on Sep FCA
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Wednesday concluded public hearing into public petition filed by CPPA...
Go to articlePower generation drops 6.4% in Sep
The total power generation in the country decreased by 6.4% to 12,486 GWh during September 2024 as compared to 13,339 GWh in the same month of last year...
Go to articleEarly termination of IPP contracts saves Pakistan Rs411bn: Awais Leghari
Pakistan has saved a substantial amount of Rs411 billion by opting for the early termination of several key contracts with five independent power producers...
Go to articleCabinet approves independent multiplayer market for electricity
The Cabinet Committee on Energy on Wednesday approved the establishment of an independent multiplayer market for power generation and purchase...
Go to articlePakistan to soon launch policy for promoting electric vehicles: Power Minister
Pakistan will soon launch a policy that encourages the adoption of electric vehicles, particularly two-wheelers and three-wheelers, to accelerate...
Go to articlePower generation drops 17% in Aug
The total power generation in the country decreased by 17.4% to 13,180 GWh during August 2024 as compared to 15,959 GWh in the same month of last year...
Go to articleElectricity generation rises 0.3% in July 2024
The total power generation in the country increased by 0.3% YoY to 14,880 GWh during July 2024 as compared to 14,839 GWh in the same month of last year...
Go to articleK-Electric set to double Pakistan’s solar capacity
K-Electric Ltd. plans to nearly double Pakistan’s solar capacity by adding 640 megawatts of clean energy to its portfolio in the next two years...
Go to articleElectricity bills surpass rent costs for some in Pakistan
Electricity bills have outpaced home rental rates for some people in Pakistan, as tariff increases and other reforms to comply with International Monetary...
Go to articleCPEC Milestone: Ski Kanari hydropower begins electricity production
A major development has emerged through the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for Pakistan as the first unit of the Ski Kanari Hydropower Station...
Go to articlePM extends electricity bill payment deadline by 10 days for July, August
Here’s a revised version of your sentence: Considering the heavy burden of electricity bills on the population, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed...
Go to articleGovt scrutinizes previous power deals amid rising tariff concerns
While addressing issues related to the high tariff rate in the country, Minister for Power Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari highlighted that the agreements...
Go to articleElectricity generation drops for second consecutive year
The total power generation in the country decreased by 1.3% to 127,843 GWh during fiscal year 2023-24...
Go to articleResidential electricity rates hiked by up to 51%
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved a hike of up to 51% in electricity base rates for residential consumers...
Go to articleNepra approves 11% hike in electricity tariff
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved an average increase of Rs3.29 per unit in the base electricity tariff...
Go to articleIndustrial leaders push for CTBCM regime for direct power purchases
The industrial chambers and associations of Pakistan have urged the government to implement the Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract...
Go to articlePM announces Rs50bn electricity relief package for consumers using up to 200 units
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a massive relief package of Rs50 billion for domestic electricity consumers using up to 200 units...
Go to articleFM vows to resolve delayed payments issue for K-Electric
In response to K-Electric's concerns about delayed payments of consumer bills collected through the post office, the Finance Minister...
Go to articleNepra approves Rs3.33 per unit hike in FCA for XWDISCOs
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has authorized another increase of Rs3.3321/kWh in fuel cost adjustment (FCA) charges for XWDISCOs...
Go to articleK-Electric customers to receive Rs1.67/kWh reduction in July bills
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued its decision regarding the Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) requested by K-Electric Limited...
Go to articleGovt launches crackdown on overbilling, legal action initiated
Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi has taken strict notice of the increasing complaints of overbilling of protected consumers and ordered legal...
Go to articlePower generation rises 2.7% YoY in May 2024
The total power generation in the country increased by 2.7% YoY to 12,618 GWh during May 2024 as compared to 12,284 GWh in the same month of last year...
Go to articleFederal Interior Minister, KP CM discuss solutions to load shedding crisis
In a significant development, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur held a telephonic discussion...
Go to articleGovt slashes industrial electricity price by Rs10.69
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a significant reduction of Rs10.69 per unit in electricity tariff for the industrial sector...
Go to articlePM Shehbaz Sharif orders revamp of electricity complaint system
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed to establish an effective and dynamic customer service system in the offices of distribution companies...
Go to articleGo Energy to launch 500 MW floating solar project to supply electricity to K-Electric
Go Energy Pvt Ltd will set up a 500 MW floating solar power project on Keenjhar Lake to supply electricity to K-Electric through STDC's transmission line...
Go to articleKarachi's high-loss feeders face up to 10 hours of load-shedding: Power Minister
Load-shedding of six to ten hours is being carried out only on high-loss feeders of the K-Electric in Karachi...
Go to articleNepra approves another Rs3.33 per unit hike in electricity prices
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has authorized another increase of Rs3.3321/kWh in the applicable tariff for XWDISCOs...
Go to articleNEPRA to review K-Electric's proposed fuel charge adjustments on June 12
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced a public hearing on June 12, 2024, for the request submitted by K-Electric...
Go to articleK-Electric lauded for top HSE standards by NEPRA in 2024 report
K-Electric (KE) has been recognized as an outstanding performer in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards within the power sector...
Go to articlePower generation drops 13.7% YoY in April 2024
The total power generation in the country decreased by 13.7% YoY to 8,640 GWh during April 2024 as compared to 10,010 GWh in the same month of last year...
Go to articlePM Shehbaz Sharif pledges low-cost energy for industries to enhance exports
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that the government will ensure the supply of electricity and gas at low cost to industries for industrial....
Go to articlePresident AJK approves up to Rs15 per kWh electricity tariff
The president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has approved an electricity tariff of up to Rs15 per kWh for commercial consumers of AJ&K...
Go to articleConsumers to pay Rs2.84 per unit extra in May electricity bills
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has authorized an increase of Rs2.8372/kWh in the applicable tariff for ex-Wapda distribution....
Go to articleK-Electric's service territory 71% free from load-shedding: Spokesperson
K-Electric Limited (PSX: KEL)’s service territory remains 71% load-shedding exempt, as claimed by Imran Rana, the company's spokesperson...
Go to articlePower generation drops 8.2% YoY to 8,023 GWh in March’24, rises 12.5% MoM
The total power generation in the country decreased by 8.2% YoY to 8,023 GWh during March 2024 as compared to 8,741 GWh in March 2023, monthly power...
Go to articlePM Shehbaz Sharif pushes for electricity infrastructure upgrade
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for a plan on a priority basis for the up-gradation of electricity transmission systems and distribution....
Go to articlePM Shehbaz Sharif urges shift to hydel power, stresses renewable energy
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed to utilize all available resources for power generation through alternative and renewable energy sources...
Go to articlePower Minister sets April 23 deadline to eliminate electricity theft
Emphasizing the critical need to eradicate this illegal practice, the Power Minister Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has set a decisive deadline of April...
Go to articleGovt advocates district-level task force to combat electricity theft
The government officials on Tuesday emphasized the need for a dedicated task force at district levels comprising of magistrates, police personnel...
Go to articleNeelum Jhelum project reaches maximum generation at 969 MW
The Neelum Jhelum Hydroelectric Project resumed its operations earlier this month, and as of yesterday, it has achieved its maximum generation capacity...
Go to articlePM Shehbaz Sharif launches crackdown on electricity theft
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed to initiate an immediate disciplinary action against the officers involved in electricity theft.....
Go to articleMassive crackdown on energy, gas theft ordered by govt, FIA tasked with enforcement
To tackle the rising electricity and gas theft across the country, the government has directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to launch a massive.....
Go to articlePower generation drops 14.2% MoM in February'24
The total power generation in the country dropped by 14.2% MoM to 7,130 GWh during February 2024 as compared to 8,314 GWh in January 2024, monthly....
Go to articleIMF unlikely to approve 9 cents/kWh tariff for industrial sector: Energy Minister
The government’s plan to reduce the power tariff at 9 cents/kWh for industrial consumers will not be approved by the International Monetary Fund (IMF)...
Go to articlePakistan textile industry warns of shutdowns amid energy crisis
Pakistan's textile and apparel sector is facing an existential threat from soaring energy costs and power shortages, and more than half of the industry is at...
Go to articlePrime Minister calls for long-term strategy to eradicate energy sector debt
In order to eliminate the revolving credit in the energy sector...
Go to articlePower generation drops 8.2% YoY in December 2023
The total power generation in the country dropped by 8.2% YoY to 7,726 GWh during December 2023 as compared to 8,417 GWh in December 2022....
Go to articleNeelum Jhelum hydel power station to shut down from January 10
Neelum Jhelum hydel power station will cease electricity generation from January 10, 2024, during the current low-flow season for the inspection of its...
Go to articleGovt plans to cut industrial electricity tariff by 44% to revive economy
The government plans to reduce the electricity tariff from 16 cents to 9 cents per unit for the export-oriented and zero-rated industries to ease the burden...
Go to articleWAPDA produces 34bn units of hydel electricity, cuts costs by Rs106bn
The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) generated approximately 34 billion units of low-cost, clean, and green hydel electricity in the year 2023...
Go to articlePakistan's electricity consumption set to surge 5% annually from 2023 to 2047
Pakistan is projected to maintain an annual growth rate of 5% in electricity consumption from 2023 to 2047, Muhammad Wazir, Science and Technology..
Go to articlePower generation plummets by 28% MoM in October 2023
The total power generation in the country plunged by 28.2% MoM to 9,572 GWh during October 2023 as compared to 13,399....
Go to articleMohmand Dam project poised to revolutionize Pakistan's energy mix by 2026
The Mohmand Dam Project, being constructed across River Swat is scheduled for completion in 2026 and will produce 2.86 billion units of....
Go to articlePower generation drops by 16.4% MoM in September 2023
The total power generation in the country decreased by 16.4% MoM to 13,399 GWh during September 2023 as compared to 15,959 GWh....
Go to articleNTDC to build new 500KV grid station in Daska
The National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) intends to establish a 500kV Grid Station in tehsil Daska, district Sialkot...
Go to articlePower theft costs KPK Rs125bn in 2 years
The menace of power theft in five major districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has resulted in a loss of Rs125 billion to the national treasury over....
Go to articleElectricity generation increases by 14% YoY in August 2023
The total power generation in the country increased by 14% YoY to 15,959 GWh during August 2023 as compared to 14,053 GWh in the same period last year....
Go to articlePM’s anti-power theft campaign to hit billion-rupee recovery mark today
Today marks a significant milestone in the Prime Minister's relentless campaign against power theft, with recoveries to cross the billion-dollar mark...
Go to articleArmy Chief attributes rise in electricity prices to IMF conditions
The increase in electricity prices was attributed to conditions imposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as stated by Army Chief General Asim....
Go to articleIMF program leaves government with little to no room on electricity prices
The government's capacity to address the escalating electricity prices, which have prompted public demonstrations, is somewhat restricted due to the...
Go to articleUNISAME calls for revision of solar panel import policy to accommodate SMEs
The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) on Monday urged the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Exchange Policy Department and Ministries of Commerce....
Go to articleTax nightmare of Pakistan’s electricity bills: 9 taxes, duties
The government has been charging an overwhelming total of nine distinct taxes and duties on an average electricity bill...
Go to articleFESCO to shut down power lines on Tuesday for maintenance
Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) has issued a shutdown program for Tuesday due to necessary repair, maintenance, and expansion of electricity...
Go to articleKCCI protests unbearably high electricity tariff, appeals for withdrawal
Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) once again strongly protested the unbearable rise in electricity tariff as it was neither affordable for the...
Go to articleElectricity generation increases by 8.2% MoM in July 2023
The total power generation in the country increased by 8.2% MoM to 14,840 GWh during June 2023 as compared to 13,713 GWh in the corresponding month, monthly...
Go to article5,063 MWs of electricity added to national grid in 15 months
Over the last 15 months, 5,063 Megawatt (MWs) of electricity is added to the national grid, Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir stated while addressing..
Go to articleBusiness community threatens protests over rising power tariff
The business community has strongly opposed frequent power tariff increases and warned to protest if prices continue to rise, said a press release....
Go to articleElectricity tariff hiked by upto Rs7.50/KWh for Industrial, Residential users
The government has raised electricity tariffs for industrial and residential (except low-income) customers by Rs7.50/KWh and an average of Rs6.45/KWh...
Go to articleElectricity generation increases by 12% MoM in June 2023
The total power generation in the country increased by 12% MoM to 13,715 GWh during June 2023 as compared to 12,284 GWh in the corresponding month, monthly....
Go to articlePakistan faces 6,516 MW power shortfall
Pakistan is facing electricity problems as the demand for power has surpassed the supply by a substantial margin of 6,516 megawatts (MW), which has resulted...
Go to articleAround 1,112 grid stations are restored: Khurram Dastgir
The electricity system in Pakistan has been fully restored while around 1,112 grid stations were restored in 24 hours...
Go to articleWidespread power outage reported across country
A widespread power outage was reported across the country on Monday morning, following a decrease in the frequency of the national grid...
Go to articlePower to become expensive by Rs7.9 per unit: NEPRA
Power to become expensive by Rs7.9 per unit: NEPRA
Go to articleNEPRA concludes hearings into quarterly adjustment of DISCOs
NEPRA concludes hearings into quarterly adjustment of DISCOs
Go to articleECC approves hike in electricity tariff by Rs7.94 per unit
ECC approves hike in electricity tariff by Rs7.94 per unit
Go to articleCountry's total electricity generation capacity jumps by 11.5 %: PES
Country's total electricity generation capacity jumps by 11.5 %: PES
Go to articleNEPRA grants wholesale electricity licence to CPPA-G
NEPRA grants wholesale electricity licence to CPPA-G
Go to articleElectricity generation rises by 24% YoY in April
Electricity generation rises by 24% YoY in April
Go to articleCabinet approves Re1 cut in electricity tariff
Cabinet approves Re1 cut in electricity tariff
Go to articleNepra hikes power tariff by Rs3.75/unit for Karachi
Nepra hikes power tariff by Rs3.75unit for Karachi
Go to articleGovt to invest Rs111bn in transmission system
Govt to invest Rs111bn in transmission system in next 3 years
Go to articleGovernment to reduce electricity rates from Nov 1 to Feb 28
Government to reduce electricity rates from Nov 1 to Feb 28
Go to articleHSD demand surges by 26% in 1QFY22: Hammad Azhar
HSD demand surges by 26% in 1QFY22: Hammad Azhar
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