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KE’s New Tariff Brings No Relief for Karachi Consumers, May Add Rs40 Billion Burden

KE’s New Tariff Brings No Relief for Karachi Consumers, May Add Rs40 Billion Burden

Although NEPRA has reduced K-Electric’s official tariff from Rs39.70 to Rs32.37 per unit, the expert clarified that the benefit will not be passed on to end users because of these retrospective adjustments and other surcharges.

Published 22 Oct, 2025 05:16pm

Business & Economy

K-Electric says NEPRA’s tariff cut won’t reduce consumer bills

K-Electric says NEPRA’s tariff cut won’t reduce consumer bills

The company clarifies recent tariff revision does not apply to customer billing

Published 21 Oct, 2025 11:38pm

Business & Economy

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

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

NEPRA approves 8-paisa per unit electricity hike across Pakistan

NEPRA approves 8-paisa per unit electricity hike across Pakistan

Price increase for August fuel adjustment to reflect in October bills

Published 14 Oct, 2025 09:54pm

Pakistan

NEPRA fines K-Electric Rs25 million over 2023 blackout

NEPRA fines K-Electric Rs25 million over 2023 blackout

Regulator says power utility failed to meet operational duties

Published 09 Oct, 2025 02:31pm

Pakistan

Electricity prices set to increase nationwide next month

Electricity prices set to increase nationwide next month

DISCOs received 102.94 billion units of electricity in August

Published 29 Sep, 2025 01:05pm

Business & Economy

IMF mission begins second review talks in Pakistan to unlock $1bn tranche

IMF mission begins second review talks in Pakistan to unlock $1bn tranche

FBR shares alternative tax plan as discussions cover flood impact and fiscal reforms

Published 25 Sep, 2025 06:16pm

Business & Economy

Nepra: Only a ‘miracle’ can reduce capacity charges

Nepra: Only a ‘miracle’ can reduce capacity charges

Regulator slams missing framework as Discos push for new wheeling tariffs

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 07:24pm

Pakistan

KAPCO starts commercial operations of 495 MW plant

KAPCO starts commercial operations of 495 MW plant

KAPCO secures key clearances; final tariff decision awaited

Published 17 Sep, 2025 08:22am

Pakistan

Govt considers increasing protected electricity limit to 300 units

Govt considers increasing protected electricity limit to 300 units

Consumers using 201 units were removed from the category

Published 08 Aug, 2025 03:20pm

Pakistan

Nepra slashes power tariff by Rs1.89 per unit

Nepra slashes power tariff by Rs1.89 per unit

Consumers in Karachi and across the country will benefit from the reduction in electricity prices

Updated 07 Aug, 2025 07:20pm

Pakistan

NEPRA cuts electricity tariff by Rs1.75 per unit

NEPRA cuts electricity tariff by Rs1.75 per unit

Quarterly adjustment expected to bring over Rs53 billion relief to power users nationwide

Published 04 Aug, 2025 05:42pm

Pakistan

Nepra concludes hearing into FCA for June

Nepra concludes hearing into FCA for June

65 paisa per unit reduction in the power tariff for June sought

Published 30 Jul, 2025 06:03pm

Business & Economy

NEPRA cuts power tariffs across Pakistan; KE consumers also get big relief

NEPRA cuts power tariffs across Pakistan; KE consumers also get big relief

Reduction approved under monthly fuel cost adjustment mechanism

Published 09 Jul, 2025 08:08pm

Pakistan

NEPRA rejects federal govt’s move to set K-Electric tariff using old rates

NEPRA rejects federal govt’s move to set K-Electric tariff using old rates

NEPRA emphasises on TOU pricing key to grid stability

Published 03 Jul, 2025 10:57am

Pakistan

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

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

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

Business & Economy

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

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

Electricity tariffs likely to drop across Pakistan

Electricity tariffs likely to drop across Pakistan

Power Division proposes uniform tariff structure; NEPRA to review on July 1

Published 29 Jun, 2025 08:57pm

Business & Economy

NEPRA approves Rs1.50 per unit cut in base power tariff

NEPRA approves Rs1.50 per unit cut in base power tariff

Federal govt likely to notify new electricity rates soon

Published 25 Jun, 2025 10:44am

Pakistan

Nepra serves show-cause notice to K-Electric over unannounced load-shedding

Nepra serves show-cause notice to K-Electric over unannounced load-shedding

Nepra strongly criticizes K-Electric for shutting down entire feeders

Updated 24 Jun, 2025 04:36pm

Business & Economy

Nepra postpones hearing on K-Electric’s request to slash tariff by Rs4.69 per unit

Nepra postpones hearing on K-Electric’s request to slash tariff by Rs4.69 per unit

Hearing postponed for one week on power division's request

Published 23 Jun, 2025 07:27pm

Pakistan

K-Electric to launch public offering of Sukuk certificates

K-Electric to launch public offering of Sukuk certificates

PSX confirms the listing application from K- Electric

Published 18 Jun, 2025 11:37am

Business & Economy

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

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

Business & Economy

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

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

Consumers may expect power tariff cut

Consumers may expect power tariff cut

NEPRA will hold hearing on May 15

Published 08 May, 2025 12:39pm

Pakistan

Govt warns of potential electricity bill hike in summer

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

Business & Economy

Power companies petition NEPRA to reduce electricity tariffs

Power companies petition NEPRA to reduce electricity tariffs

Petition pertains to third quarterly adjustment of FY2024–25

Published 28 Apr, 2025 02:38pm

Business & Economy

NEPRA reduce tariffs for electric vehicle charging stations

NEPRA reduce tariffs for electric vehicle charging stations

NEPRA agrees to remove capped margin of Rs24.44

Published 16 Apr, 2025 09:06am

Business & Economy

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

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

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