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Govt warns of potential electricity bill hike in summer

Amir Sheikh criticizes lack of benefits to industrial sector despite availability of indigenous gas

Published 30 Apr, 2025 10:43am

Karachi faces extended hours of power outage amid hot weather

Areas that are typically exempt from outages are enduring power cuts for hours

Published 29 Apr, 2025 10:01am

Power companies petition NEPRA to reduce electricity tariffs

Petition pertains to third quarterly adjustment of FY2024–25

Published 28 Apr, 2025 02:38pm

Residents protest at K-Electric office following 20-hour power outage

Residents reported a power outage that began at 6 am on Sunday

Published 28 Apr, 2025 10:39am

Moonlight solar panels enables electricity generation at night

Technology can be easily integrated into existing solar panel systems

Updated 21 Apr, 2025 12:35pm

Electricity rates in Karachi expected to drop by up to Rs6.62 per unit

Experts believe that this potential decision could ease burden of inflation on consumers

Published 05 Apr, 2025 08:59am

Calculator: Your electricity bill after price reduction

This calculator provides an estimate of final electricity bill at old and new tariffs

Published 04 Apr, 2025 03:37pm

How much you will pay after electricity prices reduction: New tariff notified

PM Shehbaz Sharif announces up to Rs7.59 cut in electricity prices

Updated 04 Apr, 2025 03:39pm

NEPRA cuts monthly, trimonthly adjustment costs for power consumers

Reduction in electricity prices will apply to all DISCOs consumers, including K-Electric

Published 03 Apr, 2025 11:35pm

Traders rejoice over PM Shehbaz’s announcement of electricity prices reduction

LCCI leaders emphasized that business-friendly initiatives by the government are crucial for economic recovery

Updated 03 Apr, 2025 04:55pm

Govt seeks to reduce electricity prices by Rs1.71 per unit

Reduction will be applicable to Karachi consumers

Published 28 Mar, 2025 12:44pm

IMF approves reduction in electricity tariffs

This change will benefit all consumers to provide relief on electricity prices

Published 27 Mar, 2025 01:42pm

Heavy rain disrupts power supply from 63 PESCO feeders, says spokesman

PESCO spokesperson states that workforce is actively working to restore electricity

Published 27 Mar, 2025 10:58am

Govt to refund excess electricity charges, reduce rates

Final announcement regarding the reduction in electricity prices is expected on March 26

Published 25 Mar, 2025 11:13am

PM Shehbaz keeps petroleum prices unchanged, promises significant reduction in electricity tariffs

Government preparing comprehensive relief package for the public

Published 15 Mar, 2025 08:35pm

Govt to refund extra charges to electricity consumers

CPPA has filed a request for the monthly fuel adjustment for February

Published 15 Mar, 2025 01:00pm

IMF approves government’s plan to reduce electricity rates: sources

Plan includes proposal to decrease base tariff by up to Rs2 per unit.

Published 11 Mar, 2025 11:54am

Trump administration ends Iraq’s waiver to buy Iranian electricity

Decision to let Iraq's waiver lapse upon its expiration 'ensures we do not allow Iran any degree of economic or financial relief'

Updated 09 Mar, 2025 10:53am

Government plans to cut net metering electricity purchase rate

IMF dismisses proposal to reduce GST included in electricity bills to lower prices

Published 07 Mar, 2025 02:37pm

Electricity prices reduced nationwide under monthly adjustment

Tariff cut by Rs3/unit for Karachi consumers, Rs2.12/unit for the rest of the country

Published 06 Mar, 2025 08:59pm

Owais Leghari: Government to halt further electricity purchases

Power sector reforms discussed with international development partners

Published 03 Mar, 2025 06:10pm

Government drops plan to shift electricity tariff rebasing date after IMF rejection

Finance ministry raised no objections to Power Division’s proposal: sources

Published 03 Mar, 2025 11:07am

Consumers, farmers using 300 units monthly to get FCA savings benefit

Support for vulnerable consumers amid rising energy costs

Published 27 Feb, 2025 11:51am

Government plans to cut electricity tariff by Rs8 to Rs10 per unit: sources

IMF review mission is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan next month

Published 21 Feb, 2025 02:11pm

Lithuania cuts Russian power grid ties as Baltics prepare to link with EU

Baltic countries have relied on Russian grid to control frequencies to avoid outages

Published 08 Feb, 2025 11:48am

Experts fear rooftop solar policy could impose financial burden on metering system

Net metering policy drives 10% decline in electricity demand, they say

Published 07 Feb, 2025 10:49am

Power tariff in Pakistan expected to decrease by Rs1.30 per unit

Adjustment comes after a recent price hike

Published 29 Jan, 2025 01:28pm

Solar energy surpasses coal in EU electricity production

European Green Deal is driving this transformation of the EU power sector

Published 23 Jan, 2025 10:27am

Several areas of Karachi without electricity after major K-Electric line trips

K-Electric issued a statement acknowledging reports of power outages

Published 19 Jan, 2025 01:47pm

PM Shehbaz questions capacity payments by public power companies

Highlights making capacity payments in dollars ‘poses a significant challenge’

Published 14 Jan, 2025 04:23pm