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Business & Economy

Electricity rates to be raised by Rs2.63

The increase is being sought under the head of June fuel price adjustment

Published 31 Jul, 2024 11:03am

Pakistan

NEPRA to launch mobile app for quick resolution of electricity complaints

App aims to streamline the complaint-handling process

Published 30 Jul, 2024 01:25pm

Pakistan

Electricity prices to fall soon, petroleum minister claims

Says the government will allocate Rs50 billion from the treasury for the purpose

Published 30 Jul, 2024 12:05pm

Pakistan

Another round of talks with govt today as JI sit-in enters fourth day

JI spokesperson Sharif confirmed that almost all arrested leaders have been released

Published 29 Jul, 2024 08:50am

Pakistan

Many lawmakers ‘agitated’ over reports of ending free electricity

Say they pay all utility bills and house rent

Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:14pm

Pakistan

Miftah Ismail to file petition against K-Electric

Awami Pakistan Party protests outside KE head office

Updated 28 Jul, 2024 11:09pm

Pakistan

Heavy rainfall across Punjab, power supply disrupted in several areas

The rains have claimed 19 lives in various incidents

Published 26 Jul, 2024 09:48am

Pakistan

Skyrocketing electricity bills leave public confused, consumers vying for installment payments

Dozens of people turn up at PESCO each day to get bills fixed

Published 24 Jul, 2024 07:57pm

Business & Economy

Government to ‘reevaluate’ power purchase agreements

PM Shehbaz forms committee to review existing agreements

Published 20 Jul, 2024 10:23pm

Business & Economy

Government ‘backtracks’ from additional power projects

Gives priority to under-construction hydropower projects, says sources

Published 20 Jul, 2024 05:14pm

Business & Economy

Government notifies Rs7.12 per unit national tariff increase

Power consumers using 200 units to get three-month relief

Published 14 Jul, 2024 08:21pm

Pakistan

KP govt to provide free solar panels to low-income families

The govt is finalising an implementation strategy

Published 12 Jul, 2024 11:51am

Pakistan

Fact Check: Old photos of man stripping in public falsely linked to rising cost of electricity in Pakistan

The photos circulated amid growing concern within country about affordability of electricity

Published 12 Jul, 2024 10:02am

Pakistan

NEPRA formally approves electricity price hike upto Rs7.12

Theprice increase will be applicable across the country

Published 11 Jul, 2024 08:11pm

Pakistan

Former Olympian offers to sell kidney to pay electricity bill

Apeals to authorities over hardships

Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:23pm

Business & Economy

Cabinet approves increasing electricity tariff for commercial, agricultural, bulk consumers

Industrial consumers’ basic tariff remains unchanged

Updated 11 Jul, 2024 12:12pm

Pakistan

Govt claims electricity bills will be lower in July compared to June

NEPRA chairman questions logic behind claim

Published 10 Jul, 2024 06:46pm

Pakistan

What is pro rata system of electricity bill calculation

An FIA probe blames the method for hefty power bills that led to public reaction

Published 10 Jul, 2024 06:05pm

Business & Economy

Govt to review and potentially eliminate flawed meter reading system

The pro rata systems is being blamed for hurting protected consumers

Published 10 Jul, 2024 12:23pm

Pakistan

Protestors surround office of electricity utility in Karachi

K-Electric administration closed the office doors

Published 10 Jul, 2024 11:35am

Pakistan

Govt to give relief to people using less than 200 units for 3 months: PM Shehbaz

Will allocate Rs50 billion to offset tariff reduction

Updated 09 Jul, 2024 06:00pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz wants action against DISCOs staff for billing extra units to consumers

Orders FIA to launch investigation into such matters

Updated 06 Jul, 2024 11:23pm

Business & Economy

Power consumers brace for another electric shock

Nepra notifies Rs3.33/unit in FCA for May

Published 05 Jul, 2024 11:09pm

Business & Economy

Govt approves massive hike in electricity prices

The new hike will affect 32 million people

Updated 04 Jul, 2024 11:01am

Business & Economy

Electricity tariff increase of over Rs5 finalized to secure IMF loan

Progress on the new loan program expected by the third week of July

Published 03 Jul, 2024 02:49pm

Power Ministry denounces fake bill propaganda against Awais Leghari

Bill pertains to an upper section of Fort Monroe Hill station

Published 03 Jul, 2024 11:12am

Pakistan

Karachi residents attack K-Electric office in fury over bills

Police have also confirmed that several individuals have been arrested

Published 02 Jul, 2024 10:00am

Life & Style

High electricity bill jolts actor Rashid Mehmood

Says he could have spent his life abroad but chose to live in Pakistan

Updated 29 Jun, 2024 06:14pm

Business & Economy

Electricity bills to remain high even as fuel adjustment goes down

Power division says fuel adjustment will lower bills

Updated 17 Apr, 2024 02:12pm

Business & Economy

NEPRA hikes electricity price by a massive Rs7.05 per unit

The amount will be added to the month of March

Updated 27 Feb, 2024 12:52am