IESCO announces power suspension for September 24 across multiple regions
The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has announced scheduled power outages for Tuesday, September 24, across various regions, citing essential maintenance and development activities. As per media reports, the outages are expected to last from 7 am to 12 pm, affecting several key areas in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Jhelum, and Chakwal.
Awais Leghari rejects claims of ongoing power tariff increases
Federal Energy Minister Awais Leghari recently explained the electricity pricing process in Pakistan during a media briefing. “NEPRA’s decisions are often misunderstood due to a lack of clarity in the media,” Leghari stated. He highlighted that the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is responsible for setting power tariffs. Moreover,
Father of two takes his own life over massive electricity bill
Trigger Warning SUICIDE WEB DESK: A man facing financial distress took his own life in Dhok Sadu, Taxila, unable to pay a substantial electricity bill, sources revealed on Thursday. The deceased, Malik Tahir, reportedly had a heated argument with his siblings over the unpaid electric bill, escalating into a serious
Man ends brother’s life over ‘high electricity bill’
According to a private news channel, a tragic incident occurred in Gujranwala where a man allegedly killed his younger brother over a dispute related to a high electricity bill. The police have taken the accused into custody and have begun investigating the case. According to the authorities, the confrontation escalated
Former Olympian Zahid Sharif hints at selling kidney to pay electricity bill
LAHORE: Former Pakistani Olympian hockey player Zahid Sharif has hinted at the desperate measure of selling his kidney to pay his electricity bill due to severe financial hardship. In an emotional appeal, Sharif called upon the President, Prime Minister, Army Chief, and Chief Minister of Punjab for assistance. He highlighted
Reham Khan lashed out at govt after receiving high electricity bill in Lahore
British-Pakistani journalist and former wife of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Reham Khan, has taken to Twitter to criticise the current government after receiving an exorbitant electricity bill. In her tweet, Reham Khan revealed that she had only lived on the property for 12 days, during which only one air conditioner
What is the difference between gross metering and net metering?
Reports circulating in Pakistani media suggest that the government is considering the discontinuation of net metering to replace it with gross metering policy for solar panel users. According to media reports, Pakistan has also informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in this regard. Energy Minister’s Statement However, Federal Minister for
