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
Govt considers ending free electricity for officials
The government is evaluating the potential discontinuation of free electricity for officials and agencies, including bureaucrats, judges, and lawmakers, according to sources in the Ministry of Energy. Responding to strong public and political pressure, the federal administration has agreed, in principle, to create an emergency plan within the Ministry of
Electricity likely to get more expensive
Electricity costs are set to rise by Rs2.63 per unit, leading to higher bills for consumers. This increase will add to their existing expenses. The expected increase is due to the Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) for electricity used in June 2024. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA), representing distribution companies
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
