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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

Business & Economy Published 13 Aug, 2024 03:36pm

Additional municipal taxes to be levied on electricity bills in Karachi

KMC has set a uniform rate of Rs400 for commercial and industrial consumers

Business & Economy Published 13 Aug, 2024 12:14am

Karachi citizens burdened with municipal tax in electricity bills

Mayor claims tax collection will lead to improved development

Pakistan Updated 09 Aug, 2024 12:34am

Rawalpindi sit-in: Government, Jamaat-e-Islami reach agreement

Negotiations between two sides had been ongoing for quite some time

Business & Economy Published 08 Aug, 2024 08:49pm

Government to terminate contracts with 15 IPPs: report

Task force finalises frame work