The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has urged the government to revisit the recently approved tariff for electricity imports from Iran, warning that the actual delivered cost to Pakistani consumers could exceed Rs44 per unit after adding transmission losses, surcharges and distribution charges, further undermining industrial competitiveness. The concern […]
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NEPRA imposes fixed charges on all electricity consumers
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced the imposition of fixed charges on all electricity consumers in Pakistan, including both protected and non-protected categories, marking a significant change in the country’s electricity billing structure. Read More: NEPRA jolts consumers with fixed charges Previously, fixed charges applied only to non-protected consumers using more than […]
Electricity prices may drop by up to 72 paisa per unit
Electricity prices in Pakistan are likely to decline by up to 72 paisa per unit under the monthly fuel adjustment mechanism, offering potential relief to consumers amid high energy costs. According to official sources, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is set to take up a petition filed by the Central Power Purchasing Agency […]
PM Shehbaz unveils Roshan Economy Electricity Package at Rs 22.98 per unit
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced the Roshan Economy Electricity Package to provide additional electricity to the industrial and agricultural sectors at a subsidized rate of Rs 22.98 per unit for the next three years. The package, set to be implemented from November 2025 to October 2028, will reduce the existing power […]
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 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 […]
Govt being pressurised to increase power tariff by IMF, WB
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank and International Monetary Fund have spiked up pressure on the government to increase the power tariff from the forthcoming year. The World Bank affiliate its credit loan worth $1 billion given for energy projects with an increase in power tariff from January 2022 in a meeting with the energy ministry. A […]