BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The power consumers are expected to receive relief of around Rs 65 billion under the first quarterly tariff adjustment for calendar year 2026, following a hearing held by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). The hearing, chaired by NEPRA Chairman Waseem Mukhtar, reviewed requests submitted by …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has prevented a projected Rs5 to Rs6 per unit increase in electricity tariffs for June 2026 through emergency fuel management measures and power sector reforms, while consumers may receive relief of up to 20 paisa per unit. The Power Divison said on Sunday that …
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–Regulator hears plea to raise power tariff by Rs 0.27 BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Power regulator–National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)– on Monday held a hearing on a request to increase electricity prices by Rs 0.27 per unit under the monthly fuel adjustment for March, as cost pressures in the energy …
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–Govt moves to scrap fees, licensing for 25kW systems Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has formally requested a policy reversal to ease restrictions on small-scale solar users, following directions from Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari. In a communication to National Electric Power Regulatory Authority, the division urged the removal …
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–Power outages in Karachi reaches to 12 hours daily Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: As summer heat intensifies across the country, electricity demand has surged rapidly, triggering a fresh wave of power shortages. This would surely push back the poor electricity consumers in 2008-13 situation to face the menace of 12 hours …
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–NEPRA will review a Rs0.2660 per kilowatt-hour fuel charge adjustment request, affecting electricity bills nationwide and reflecting March 2026 generation costs for consumers and industries across Pakistan BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority, known as NEPRA, will hold a public hearing on April 28, 2026, in Islamabad …
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–Govt proposes optional multi-slab industrial tariff to boost power use and improve system efficiency Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) held a consultative session on a proposed multi-slab Time-of-Use industrial tariff regime, seeking industry input on a plan designed to raise electricity consumption and improve cost recovery. …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The government plans a new optional multi-tariff mechanism for industrial electricity consumers, aiming to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) is considering an optional time-of-use tariff structure for industries, according to a press release issued on March 25, 2026. The initiative, led by …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s power distribution companies lost over Rs1 trillion in FY25 due to high transmission losses and weak bill recovery, deepening circular debt and undermining service quality. Pakistan’s power distribution system bled more than Rs1 trillion in 2024-25 as high transmission and distribution losses and unpaid bills eroded …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: In a move aimed at calming market jitters and addressing mounting public concern, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued a draft amendment to its Prosumer Regulations 2026, making it clear that existing solar net metering consumers will face no changes to their current arrangements. …
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