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Pakistan Updated 04 Jan, 2025 06:57pm

Punjab announces deadline for Free Solar Panel scheme registration

Helpline will be established to assist consumers with registration and installation

Pakistan Published 22 Dec, 2024 01:05pm

Low demand due to use of solar panels to put heavy bills on consumers

The reduced electricity consumption is not translating into lower bills for consumers

Business & Economy Published 18 Dec, 2024 02:20pm

Govt aiming to cut electricity tariffs by Rs12 per unit by March 2025

Talks will extend to government power plants, provincial power plants and GENCOs

Pakistan Published 12 Nov, 2024 10:06am

IMF raises concerns over Pakistan’s strategy for declining electricity demand due to solarisation

IMF sought clarity on how Pakistan plans to manage the issues related to solar energy

Business & Economy Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:50pm

Pakistan to slash winter power tariffs to spur demand, cut gas use

Ministry expects slash in winter tariffs to reduce electricity costs by 7-8%

Business & Economy Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:52am

Govt to decrease electricity price by Rs8-10 in winter

Electricity demand typically drops by 8,000 to 10,000 MW during winter

Business & Economy Updated 06 Nov, 2024 08:00pm

NEPRA cuts electricity price for all cities except Karachi

A formal notification regarding this increase has been issued

Business & Economy Updated 28 Oct, 2024 05:35pm

10 IPPs demand contract termination from prime minister amid rising tariff concerns

The IPPs have requested an urgent meeting with all stakeholders

Business & Economy Published 26 Oct, 2024 10:26am

NEPRA approves Rs3 per unit tariff hike for K-Electric to recover Rs6.1b

KE is pursuing a strategy to rationalize its energy expenses

Pakistan Published 02 Oct, 2024 03:44pm

K-Electric launches “Star Rewards” program offering discounts for timely bill payments

The program is tailored to meet the diverse needs of today’s customers: K-Electric

Business & Economy Published 27 Sep, 2024 08:53am

NEPRA predicts massive increase in electricity prices in upcoming months

Electricity demand is sharply declining

Pakistan Published 24 Sep, 2024 10:45am

Daska woman dies by suicide over high bills

The incident recalls the similar suicide case

Business & Economy Updated 22 Sep, 2024 06:15pm

Possibility of major reduction in electricity prices as govt, IPPs try to resolve issues

Over 100 powerhouses are being reviewed for tariff adjustment

Pakistan Published 18 Sep, 2024 10:57pm

Slight decrease in electricity prices on the cards

A decrease of 57 paisa per unit has been proposed

Pakistan Published 16 Sep, 2024 09:28am

Power division shelves plan to change net metering rates

Proposal for the net metering buyback rate is ready

▶️ Business & Economy Published 15 Sep, 2024 01:06pm

IPPs warn against renegotiating contracts, give long list of demands to govt

The companies have asked govt to remove 38% taxes

Pakistan Published 03 Sep, 2024 01:37pm

IMF tells Punjab to end electricity subsidy plan

Introduces three new conditions to stop provinces from affecting IMF program

Business & Economy Published 02 Sep, 2024 01:19pm

Pakistan proposes plan to IMF for electricity price cut

Rs2.8 trillion will be used to close down inefficient power plants

Pakistan Published 30 Aug, 2024 10:50pm

Government reviewing IPP contracts, says Energy Minister Awais Leghari

Tells Senate committee that government is not answerable to any company

Pakistan Published 30 Aug, 2024 11:57am

Here’s how expensive Karachi’s electricity became in the last year

The electricity prices rose by Rs1.71 in July 2023

Pakistan Published 28 Aug, 2024 10:06am

Nationwide trader strike against electricity bills and taxes today

PTI has also aligns with the trade organizations in their opposition to the govt

Business & Economy Published 26 Aug, 2024 04:01pm

Power companies seek to collect Rs46.99 billion from consumers

Officials attribute the demand to increased capacity charges

Pakistan Published 26 Aug, 2024 01:21pm

Govt considering prepaid electricity meters, minister says

Says capacity payments have doubled due to depreciation

▶️ Pakistan Published 22 Aug, 2024 10:30pm

Pool of funds for relief package by all provinces would’ve been better: Abbasi

Leaders of PPP, PML-N not meeting to resolve people’s issues, says former PM

Business & Economy Published 21 Aug, 2024 10:16am

ADB: Up to 70% of population in Pakistan fails to pay electricity bills

The report stated that only privatized K-Electric company was financially sustainable in Pakistan

Pakistan Published 20 Aug, 2024 08:14pm

Electricity rates: PML-N, PPP bar party leaders from throwing shade at each other

Both parties have communicated this decision to their leaders

Business & Economy Updated 19 Aug, 2024 10:09pm

Functioning ‘nervous system’ a must for Pakistan: economist Atif Mian

Laments Pakistan did not have a nervous system to make the right decisions

Pakistan Updated 19 Aug, 2024 11:01pm

Govt proposes amendments to legalise ‘revenue-based load shedding’ in Pakistan

Power DIvision cites economic compulsions behind decision

▶️ Pakistan Updated 16 Aug, 2024 06:50pm

Punjab to provide Rs14/unit relief to consumers using up to 500 units of electricity: Nawaz

PML-N supremo says provincial government is spending Rs45 billion on the relief package

Pakistan Published 14 Aug, 2024 04:41pm

Shehbaz promises relief on electricity bills ‘soon’

Acknowledges the hardships faced by the people due to high inflation