Nepra considers reduction in power tariff for October
ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is considering to reduce prices of electricity for the month of October. The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guarantee (CPPA-G) has proposed a decrease of Rs1.0159/kWh from the previous reference price of Rs10.275 per kWh. The CPPA-G cited the actual fuel cost for October as
K-Electric consumers to pay higher electricity bills from this month
The consumers of K-Electric will have to pay higher electricity bills due to the adjustment of Rs2.17 per unit for the month of November.
Which cities are getting solar power systems?
The Punjab government has made good progress on its solar project, and the plan to offer free solar systems is ready. Two districts, Rajanpur and Attock, have been selected for the initial distribution of free solar systems, with the project scheduled to commence in October. The project will be rolled
How much relief will govt provide on your electricity bills?
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz have announced that customers using up to 500 units will get a subsidy of Rs14 per unit in August and September. “The Punjab government will provide a relief of Rs14 per unit in electricity bills up
Hammad Azhar accuses Nawaz Sharif of misleading the public again
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Hammad Azhar stated that Nawaz Sharif appeared on television today and once again tried to mislead the public. Reacting to Nawaz Sharif’s press conference, Hammad Azhar said that he wanted to respond to the points raised by Nawaz Sharif regarding the economy and politics. The PTI
Jamaat-e-Islami threatens govt with nationwide boycott of electricity bills
Jamaat-e-Islami’s (JI) Emir, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, has once again warned the government of a nationwide call to stop paying electricity bill if their demands are not met. This declaration was made during the party’s ongoing sit-in at Liaquat Bagh, which has now entered its tenth day. He called on the
LHC orders review of electricity tariffs amid consumer petition
Lahore: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued a written order scheduling the next hearing for a petition challenging the imposition of protective and non-protective tariffs on electricity consumers. Responding to the petitioner’s concerns, the Supreme Court has directed the public prosecutor to attend the forthcoming session with specific instructions.
Punjab government introduces monthly house sanitation fee
The provincial government of Punjab has decided to introduce sanitation charges across the province. According to details, the provincial government will levy sanitation charges of Rs300 for 5 marla houses and Rs500 for 10 marla houses. Furthermore, 10 marla houses in rural areas will be charged Rs200, while houses larger
Govt jacks up power prices again
WEB DESK: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority had approved an increase of Rs 1.45 per unit, accepting the request of the Power Division authorities. According to NEPRA sources, consumers will be charged for August, September, and October. Electricity companies had requested a third quarterly adjustment of Rs 24-2023 in
