The K-Electric utility has included the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) tax in the electricity bills for the month of July, giving a major blow to the already overburdened citizens of the city.

Consumers using between 101 to 200 units will have to pay an additional Rs20 as tax. Those consuming 201 to 300 units will be charged Rs40 in municipal tax.

For consumption between 301 to 400 units, the tax will be Rs100 while those using 401 to 500 units will have to pay Rs125 in municipal tax. Consumers using over 700 units will be charged Rs300, and commercial users will have to pay Rs400 in municipal tax.

On the other hand, the Karachi mayor claimed that the tax collection would lead to improved development and infrastructure projects in the city. But the citizens are already struggling with the high cost of living and are now faced with an additional burden on their electricity bills.