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Business & Economy

PM unveils 3-year ‘Roshan Economy’ package to provide subsidised electricity

Industry, agriculture sectors can utilise additional units at reduced rates

Published 23 Oct, 2025 02:27pm

Business & Economy

NEPRA cuts K-Electric’s average tariff to Rs32.37 per unit

Household, industrial consumers expect cut in electricity bills

Published 21 Oct, 2025 12:26pm

Pakistan

Electricity prices set to increase nationwide next month

DISCOs received 102.94 billion units of electricity in August

Published 29 Sep, 2025 01:05pm

Pakistan

Govt seeks IMF nod for municipal tax to fund Jinnah Medical Complex

Project faces hurdles due to IMF's demand to raise funds in three years

Published 12 Sep, 2025 03:06pm

Pakistan

Federal govt plans electricity bill relief for flood victims

Rana Tanveer says surveys of flood-affected areas to be completed within 7 to 10 days

Updated 09 Sep, 2025 05:24pm

Pakistan

K-Electric issues warning amid heavy rainfall in Karachi

Power supply likely to be suspended in low-lying areas amid rainy conditions

Published 19 Aug, 2025 12:38pm

World

Nationwide power outage hits Iraq amid severe heatwave

High temperatures, increased demand place unprecedented pressure on power grid

Published 12 Aug, 2025 02:18pm

Pakistan

Govt considers increasing protected electricity limit to 300 units

Consumers using 201 units were removed from the category

Published 08 Aug, 2025 03:20pm

World

Turkiye will initiate export of natural gas to Syria

Turkiye seeks to rebuild the country’s infrastructure and economy after 14 years of civil war

Published 30 Jul, 2025 02:50pm

Pakistan

Govt to cut power sector circular debt from Rs2.38 trillion to Rs561 billion in major restructuring

Govt clarifies the surcharge has already reached its 10 per cent cap

Updated 29 Jul, 2025 01:49pm

Pakistan

IMF turns down Pakistan’s plan for AI, industrial sectors

Marginal energy package is based on availability of 8,000 MW of surplus electricity in the country

Published 24 Jul, 2025 12:23pm

World

China starts building world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibet

Dam to be built in lower reaches of Yarlung Zangbo

Published 21 Jul, 2025 01:11pm

Pakistan

Fresh monsoon spell lashes multiple districts of Punjab

Met Office forecasts rains to persist until July 17

Updated 14 Jul, 2025 04:31pm

Pakistan

SDPI hosts dialogue on electricity pricing and fiscal reforms

Javed highlights K-Electric’s post-privatization improvements as a model for other distribution companies

Published 08 Jul, 2025 10:31am

Pakistan

FBR revenue dips: Electricity bill tax collection falls amid lower consumption

Tax revenue from salaried individuals surged to Rs552 billion in FY25

Published 07 Jul, 2025 10:22am

Pakistan

NEPRA approves Rs1.14 per unit cut in base power tariff

Non-protected domestic consumers to pay Rs22.44 per unit between 101, 200 units

Updated 02 Jul, 2025 05:23pm

Business & Economy

Nepra approves revised power tariff

Rafique Shaikh expresses concern over manipulation in meter readings by DISCOs to inflate bills

Published 02 Jul, 2025 11:23am

Pakistan

Here’s what you all need to know about ‘Apna Meter, Apni Reading’

Electricity consumers can now take a photo of their electricity meter on a designated date

Updated 30 Jun, 2025 04:42pm

Business & Economy

Govt seeks NEPRA approval for uniform electricity tariff nationwide from July 1

Motion was filed under Sections 7 and 31 of NEPRA Act

Published 30 Jun, 2025 09:07am

Pakistan

PM announces removal of PTV license fee from electricity bills

Shehbaz Sharif launches ‘Apna Meter, Apni Reading’ app to empower consumers

Published 29 Jun, 2025 01:53pm

Business & Economy

PM greenlights ‘Apna Meter Apni Reading’ app to curb overbilling

PM gives Power Division one month to plan complete phase-out of meter readers

Published 23 Jun, 2025 11:37am

Business & Economy

Minister directs Discos to ensure uninterrupted power supply during Moharram

Ministry reaffirms commitment to facilitate peaceful religious observance

Updated 23 Jun, 2025 12:31pm

Pakistan

Electricity likely to become cheaper for Karachi consumers

K-Electric requests Rs4.69 per unit reduction; Nepra to hear plea on June 23

Published 18 Jun, 2025 02:14pm

Business & Economy

K-Electric seeks Rs4.69 per unit tariff cut for Karachi consumers

NEPRA to hold public hearing on K-Electric’s application on June 19

Updated 12 Jun, 2025 02:40pm

Pakistan

KE CEO claims widespread power theft in Karachi, says company cannot fight alone

We cannot selectively provide electricity to some areas and deny it to others: Moonis Alvi

Published 05 Jun, 2025 11:13pm

Business & Economy

NEPRA cuts power tariff for Karachi, approves hikes for the rest of the country

Increase has been made under head of monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for April: NEPRA

Published 05 Jun, 2025 08:11pm

Business & Economy

Govt finalises plan to hike electricity, gas, fuel prices in new fiscal year

Fuel adjustment will be applied in timely manner, quarterly tariff adjustments by NEPRA will continue

Published 18 May, 2025 06:02pm

Pakistan

KP lawmaker storms grid station, switches on feeders to restore electricity

Sudden, unauthorised restoration leads to system overload, causing complete power shutdown

Published 16 May, 2025 09:39pm

Business & Economy

Consumers may expect power tariff cut

NEPRA will hold hearing on May 15

Published 08 May, 2025 12:39pm

Pakistan

PM approves 10-year power expansion plan aimed at cheaper, greener electricity

Future projects will be aligned with consumer needs: Energy Ministry

Published 01 May, 2025 04:45pm