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Pakistan writes to China seeking debt reprofiling

Claims Chinese President Xi Jinping had shown interest in using local coal to cut down imports

Updated 02 Aug, 2024 05:30pm

Five major IPPs revealed to ‘receive tax-free payments’

One of the IPPs is receiving staggering Rs260b in annual payments

Published 01 Aug, 2024 10:42pm

NEPRA blames power division for IPP agreements

CPPA-G had sought a positive adjustment of Rs 2.63 per unit

Published 01 Aug, 2024 03:42pm

PM extends electricity bill payment deadline by 10 Days

Decision made to ease difficulties of consumers

Published 31 Jul, 2024 09:43pm

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

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

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

Miftah Ismail to file petition against K-Electric

Awami Pakistan Party protests outside KE head office

Updated 28 Jul, 2024 11:09pm

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

WAPDA supplied 34.436 bln units to national grid during FY 2023-24

Around 22 hydel power stations provided 34.436 billion units of electricity in 2023-24

Published 24 Jul, 2024 03:08pm

Govt paid Rs1,929 billion to IPPs despite buying zero electricity units

Around Rs1,198 billion worth of electricity was purchased from IPPs in 2023

Published 22 Jul, 2024 01:27pm

Government working on a new subsidy for lifeline consumers

The subsidy will work in coordination with BISP

Published 22 Jul, 2024 10:12am

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

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

The govt is finalising an implementation strategy

Published 12 Jul, 2024 11:51am

NEPRA formally approves electricity price hike upto Rs7.12

Theprice increase will be applicable across the country

Published 11 Jul, 2024 08:11pm

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

Industrial consumers’ basic tariff remains unchanged

Updated 11 Jul, 2024 12:12pm

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

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

Power consumers brace for another electric shock

Nepra notifies Rs3.33/unit in FCA for May

Published 05 Jul, 2024 11:09pm

Full breakdown: Here is how much you will pay for your units of electricity

Here are the electricity rates increased due to basic tariffs

Published 04 Jul, 2024 01:05pm

Govt approves massive hike in electricity prices

The new hike will affect 32 million people

Updated 04 Jul, 2024 11:01am

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

Govt announces fixed charges for electricity consumers

Households will pay upto Rs1,000 per month

Published 21 Jun, 2024 02:33pm

PM Shehbaz reduces electricity tariff for industries by Rs10.69 per unit

Electricity price for industries has been set at Rs34.99 per unit

Published 14 Jun, 2024 09:25pm

NEPRA hikes price of electricity once again

The increase has been made in monthly fuel adjustment charges

Published 06 Jun, 2024 02:11pm

NEPRA introduces heavy markup for consumers paying bills in installments

The installment facility will only be available once a year

Published 06 Jun, 2024 09:28am

NEPRA reserves decision on massive hike in electricity price

The CPPA had requested a Rs3.49 per unit increase

Published 31 May, 2024 12:05am

Sindh govt prepares plan to provide free electricity upto 100 units

Govt also allocating budget for solar panels and mini grids

Published 30 May, 2024 10:29pm

NEPRA grills power distribution companies over proposed tariff hike

Authoritiy asks for correct figures on demand of electricity

Published 23 May, 2024 05:19pm

CCPA seeks Rs3.49 per unit increase in electricity tariff

If implemented, government will impose additional burden of Rs35b on consumers

Updated 21 May, 2024 12:29pm