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