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Pakistan

NEPRA begins probe into overbilling in LESCO

Official says those found involved will be removed from field

Published 25 Feb, 2024 03:49pm

Pakistan

Can 300 units of electricity really be provided for free?

Both PPP and PMLN have touted free units as an election slogan

Published 23 Jan, 2024 02:19pm

Business & Economy

NEPRA approves Rs1.15 tariff hike for all electricity consumers

They will collect over Rs22b from power consumers

Published 21 Dec, 2023 10:02am

Pakistan

Explainer: How ‘illegal practices’ by govt led to inflated power bills in July and August

Equipment issues, frivolous charges and alterations in duration of the billing period all part of the story

Published 04 Dec, 2023 10:40pm

Business & Economy

NEPRA decides to take action against electricity distribution companies over excessive bills

Authority says Discos billing cycle were ranged from more than 30 days to 40 days

Updated 04 Dec, 2023 08:39pm

Business & Economy

Electricity prices likely to go up by Rs3.53 per unit

The CPPA is set to hear the matter today

Updated 29 Nov, 2023 11:43am

Business & Economy

FBR to block SIMs, disconnect utility connections of non-filers

Officials to obtain and utilise third-party data acquired from multiple departments and agencies

Published 18 Nov, 2023 10:55pm

Business & Economy

Electricity price could be increased by Rs1.7 per unit

The change would put additional Rs22 billion burden on consumers

Published 14 Nov, 2023 11:00am

Business & Economy

Electricity tariff for Karachi consumers likely to be raised

The July-September adjustment will also be applicable to electric consumers.

Published 10 Nov, 2023 02:35pm

Pakistan

CPI inflation surges to 26.9% in October

The prices of vegetables, fruits, fish, and eggs rose during the month

Published 01 Nov, 2023 04:21pm

Business & Economy

Electricity consumers to receive additional Rs22 billion burden: reports

DISCOs ask NEPRA to increase tariff by Rs1.30

Updated 30 Oct, 2023 02:08pm

Business & Economy

Power Division gives nod to tariff hike for KE consumers

Consumers slapped with Rs4.45 hike surcharge

Updated 06 Oct, 2023 08:13pm

Business & Economy

IMF demands a harsh written agreement over electricity prices

The IMF conditions focus on Captive Power Producers

Published 13 Sep, 2023 01:07pm

Business & Economy

Minister refutes reports of reduction in solar net metering

Says govt will introduce incremental tariff for industrial users

Published 12 Sep, 2023 09:33am

Business & Economy

July power tariff increased on the account of FCA

Additional charges will be collected in September

Published 08 Sep, 2023 05:12pm

Business & Economy

Govt decides to shuffle field officers to crack down on electricity theft

Officers working in the same area for many years will be moved

Published 08 Sep, 2023 02:25pm

Pakistan

IMF okays relief for 4 million electricity consumers using less than 200 units: sources

Fund rejects proposal for relief to people using upto 400 units

Updated 07 Sep, 2023 11:07am

Pakistan

Solar Association hits out at govt for attempting to revise net metering

PSA alleges IPPs and DISCOs are spreading propaganda against the solar sector

Published 06 Sep, 2023 08:49pm

Business & Economy

Govt provides another plan to IMF over electricity bills

The IMF had expressed reservations over a gap of Rs15 in the previous plan

Published 05 Sep, 2023 03:50pm

Business & Economy

Crackdown on defaulters, power thieves in the offing

Interim PM Kakar directs finance minister to devise effective strategy for economic stability

Updated 04 Sep, 2023 07:27pm

Business & Economy

Govt readies relief plan for inflated electricity bills

But IMF nod still needed to make it possible

Published 04 Sep, 2023 01:30am

Pakistan

JI to stage sit-in outside governor houses against high electricity bills

Chief Sirajul Haq says protest against ‘wrong decisions’ of govt will continue

Published 03 Sep, 2023 07:21pm

Pakistan

JI temporarily calls off protest against inflated power bills

Says new strategy will be announced on Sunday if demands are not met by midnight

Updated 02 Sep, 2023 08:13pm

Pakistan

No crisis in Pakistan, says interim PM

Syas premiership both a responsibility and a test

Published 31 Aug, 2023 08:31pm

Pakistan

Tailors take to streets with sewing machines amid nationwide energy protests

Peshawar businesses closed; Karachi prepares for shutdown on Friday

Published 31 Aug, 2023 03:58pm

Pakistan

After electricity, gas price hike on the card in Pakistan

Sources say the petroleum division plans a 60% hike in bills

Published 30 Aug, 2023 02:46pm

Pakistan

Minister rules out cut in electricity prices as IMF demands plan

Sources say the finance ministry will send a written plan today

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 03:28pm

Pakistan

Protest on streets against hike in power bills: Lahore High Court

Petitioner pleas for declaring imposition of tax collection illegal

Published 30 Aug, 2023 10:09am

Business & Economy

Power tariffs: Govt to divide bills into installments if IMF agrees

Restoration of one-slab benefit under discussion

Updated 29 Aug, 2023 06:33pm

“I ask the people to get ready to face the fear and get ready for September bills,” says JI leader Mushtaq Ahmed Khan

Published 29 Aug, 2023 12:54pm