K-Electric asks for another tariff increase
A day after receiving approval from the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to raise electricity tariffs for Karachi consumers, K-Electric (KE) has submitted a new request, seeking an additional increase of Rs 3.09 per unit under the Fuel Charge Adjustment (FCA). K-Electric has proposed a Rs 3.09 per unit
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 likely to rise again, power division indicates
During a session of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Energy, the Power Secretary revealed that there is a push to transfer the interest on the circular debt to the public. Payments to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) are also expected to be shouldered by the public, and the IMF is
K-Electric consumers to pay higher bills in August
Karachi electricity consumers are likely to see higher bills as K-Electric has decided to factor in three months’ worth of adjustments into August’s power tariff. K-Electric has announced that it will add adjustments from the past three months to August’s bills, leading to higher charges for Karachi consumers. Read More: Punjab
Miftah Ismail to file petition against K-Electric
Awaam Pakistan Party leader Miftah Ismail announced plans to file a petition against K-Electric, citing a 350% rise in electricity rates since 2015. Speaking at a protest outside K-Electric’s head office, Ismail criticised the current government’s handling of electricity tariffs, which he says heavily burden ordinary citizens. Ismail highlighted that
K-Electric seeks NEPRA approval for Rs5.45 per unit electricity tariff hike
K-Electric has proposed a Rs 5.45 per unit increase for Karachi consumers, seeking approval from the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) under monthly fuel adjustments. Moreover, this hike is expected to impose an additional Rs10 billion on residents. KE has requested Rs 2.53 per unit for May and Rs2.92
Karachi to face water shortage amid development work
KARACHI: Residents of Karachi are set to experience a water shortage from Thursday due to ongoing development work, according to the Karachi Water & Sewerage Board (KWSB). A KWSB spokesperson warned that water supply issues are expected from May 16 to May 19. The New Pump House at Gharo
