Government introduces new electricity bill payment method
The government has commenced the implementation of changes to the electricity bill payment system, enabling consumers to pay their bills in instalments once a year. This initiative follows the approval by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) of modifications to the service manual for distribution companies (DISCOs) in May
NEPRA increases electricity prices for Krachi residents by Rs3.03
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has increased the price of electricity for K-electric customers by Rs3.03 paisa per unit.
Electricity prices cut by Rs0.86 per unit in fuel adjustment
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced a reduction of Rs0.86 per unit in electricity prices as part of the August monthly fuel adjustment. This price cut will be reflected in consumers’ bills starting in October, providing much-needed relief amid rising energy costs. According to NEPRA, customers who
NEPRA introduces surcharge slabs for late bill payments
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has introduced a new tiered surcharge system for electricity consumers who fail to pay their bills by the due date. The updated policy will impose a five to ten percent surcharge, depending on how late the payment is made. Consumers who settle their
Pakistan’s power crisis: why only structural reforms can save the sector
The cash-bleeding power sector has faced multiple challenges including inefficiencies in generation, transmission, and distribution systems from top to bottom.
CISS Seminar on ‘Pakistan’s Energy Crisis: Role of Nuclear Power’
The Center for International Strategic Studies (CISS), Islamabad, hosted a one-day international seminar on “Pakistan’s Energy Crisis: Role of Nuclear Power” bringing together stakeholders from different organizations of Pakistan including experts and scholars. The seminar was aimed at raising awareness regarding the importance of nuclear energy for Pakistan’s socioeconomic development
Nepra warns of higher electricity bills in upcoming months
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has warned of a significant increase in electricity tariffs in the upcoming months. This announcement came on Thursday as the authority noted a 20 percent drop in overall electricity consumption across the country. During a public hearing regarding the Quarterly Tariff Adjustments (QTAs),
NEPRA increases electricity prices by Rs1.74 per unit
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has increased the electricity price by Rs. 1.74 per unit, effective from September to November 2024. Moreover, NEPRA implemented this hike under the quarterly adjustment, which will apply to consumers across the country. The notification issued by NEPRA states that this price increase
Consumers pay for 40,000 MW capacity while using much less: NTDC
At a National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) public hearing, officials from the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) disclosed that consumers are billed for a power capacity of 40,000 megawatts (MW) while only using 12,000-13,000 MW. This discrepancy shows that, although electricity consumption is lower, consumers are being charged
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