K-Electric refutes reports of Rs 5.76 per unit power tariff hike
K-Electric has dismissed reports circulating in some media outlets of a Rs 5.76 per unit increase in electricity tariffs, labeling them as inaccurate. According to a company spokesperson, the actual increase will be 99 paisa per unit in September and Rs. 2.59 per unit in October. The spokesperson explained that,
Electricity prices reach all-time high under PML-N government
In Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s first month in office, the average electricity cost per unit in Pakistan surged to a record Rs42.59. According to Power Division documents, March 2024 saw the highest electricity rates ever paid by citizens in the country. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) received a
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
Electricity consumers set to get major relief soon
The federal government has decided to revoke the recent electricity tariff increase for households consuming up to 200 units per month. The approval to withdraw the hike was given during a cabinet meeting convened by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. According to sources, the government plans to offer a subsidy of
