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Pakistan Published 07 Nov, 2025 10:01pm

ECC approves Rs659.65bn govt guarantee for circular debt financing

Committee endorses frameworks for energy sector reforms

Business & Economy Published 20 Oct, 2025 01:46pm

PM directs power policy reforms to boost industrial and agricultural output

'Electricity production can be best leveraged to increase the output of goods'

Pakistan Published 14 Sep, 2025 08:58am

August electricity bills waived for flood-hit areas: Awais Leghari

Amounts already collected will be refunded to power consumers, says minister

Business & Economy Published 07 Aug, 2025 04:36pm

‘Apna Meter Apni Reading’: What is MoE’s self meter reading initiative?

By uploading photos of their meter, consumers can minimise errors, delayed readings, billing disputes

Pakistan Updated 29 Jul, 2025 01:49pm

Govt to cut power sector circular debt from Rs2.38 trillion to Rs561 billion in major restructuring

Govt clarifies the surcharge has already reached its 10 per cent cap

Business & Economy Published 11 Mar, 2025 11:54am

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

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

Business & Economy Published 31 Dec, 2024 11:55am

Govt set to privatize three DISCOs including Islamabad

PM Sharif expressed concerns over delays in appointing CEOs for the DISCOs in recent meeting

Business & Economy Published 17 Dec, 2024 09:31am

Policymakers concerned over surge in solar panel installations, provincial distribution plans

Wealthier consumers are increasingly opting for rooftop solar systems

Business & Economy Published 20 Oct, 2024 11:16am

Government to convene meetings with IPPs on contract changes

Government previously claimed that terminating power purchase agreements of five IPPs

Business & Economy Updated 14 Oct, 2024 09:32am

Govt stops payment to 18 IPPs to renegotiate contracts

Five IPPs have already agreed to terminate contracts

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 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 07 Sep, 2024 04:47pm

Govt renegotiating power deals with IPPs to cut costs: Leghari

Power minister says existing price structure of power not sustainable

Business & Economy Updated 01 Sep, 2024 06:29pm

Power Division denies reports that investigation committee summoned IPPs owners

Media reports claimed that six owners of IPPs have been summoned to Islamabad on Monday

Pakistan Published 01 Sep, 2024 03:54pm

Power division denies reports of IPP owners being summoned

Reports had claimed 13 IPP owners were summoned to Islamabad

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

Business & Economy Published 17 Aug, 2024 10:47am

Power Division willing to share IPP agreements with NA standing committee on power

The electricity prices were increased due to the pressure of IMF: Secretary Power

Pakistan Published 31 Jul, 2024 09:43pm

PM extends electricity bill payment deadline by 10 Days

Decision made to ease difficulties of consumers

Business & Economy Published 30 Jul, 2024 10:24am

Govt initiates plan to address 23 issues in power sector

The plan focuses on addressing key challenges in each segment of the power sector

Business & Economy Published 28 Jul, 2024 10:27pm

Power minister vows to maintain IPP contracts

Awais Leghari describes them as ‘important as CPEC’

Business & Economy Published 28 Jul, 2024 07:01pm

No truth to reports of free electricity for parliamentarians, bureaucrats: Power Division

No free electricity was being supplied to any government institutions, says Division

Business & Economy Published 12 Jan, 2024 05:42pm

Power Division refutes reports on handing over DISCOs control to army

Clarifies management of DISCOs were not being handed over to another entity

Pakistan Published 14 Oct, 2022 12:07am

Countrywide power transmission system restored: Power Division

Disruption occurred in two 500 kV transmission lines at the morning in South of Karachi

Pakistan Published 04 Jun, 2022 04:28pm

At least 6,865MW power shortfall keeps Pakistan in darkness

Shortfall causes loadshedding up to 14 hours

Pakistan Published 18 Apr, 2022 08:50am

Finance ministry refuses to support Rs50b grant for projects under CPEC

Cash strapped Power Division seeks PM’s help to recover Rs111b from provinces sans AJK