Business leaders urge government to reduce interest rate to 12.5pc
Gohar Ejaz cautioned that Pakistan’s industrial sector was on the point of collapse
Government decides to terminate power purchase agreements with 5 IPPs
The Prime Minister highlighted the personal efforts of Army Chief General Asim Munir in this matter
Hafiz Naeem warns govt of another sit-in if it reneges on agreement
Accuses govt of colluding with Establishment
Hafiz Naeem demands removal of taxes from electricity bills
Rehman demanded that the 36 types of taxes imposed on electricity bills be abolished.
Pakistan renegotiating power deals to cut costs, minister says
Pakistan is renegotiating power deals to reduce unsustainable tariffs: Awais Leghari
Prepaid electricity billing system to take root soon: Awais Leghari
Says electricity prices would fall by next year
Punjab govt's electricity relief excludes consumers using up to 200 units
The government did not increase the electricity rates for those consuming up to 200 units per month.
Nepra hikes power tariff by Rs2.56 per unit
This hike is part of the fuel price adjustment for the month of June
Govt has come up against a brick wall on IPPs, laments Hafiz Naeem
Demands forensic audits of all IPPs
Govt brainstorms measures to lessen power bills' burden on the masses
Finance Ministry is tasked with arranging financing for this whooping payment to the IPPs
Fawad urges joint protest against govt over inflated power bills
Former minister lambasts govt for burdening salaried class with excessive taxes
Gohar Ijaz demands forensic audit of IPPs
Some power plants are lying nonfunctional for years, however, payments are being paid to them.
MQM delegation to meet PM Shehbaz to discuss special funds, electricity bills
MQM delegation will comprise Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui and Mustafa Kamal.
Prime Minister is fully informed regarding IPPs: Mohsin Naqvi
Prime Minister has made discussions with the minister of power
Electricity price soared to Rs85 per unit from Rs17 per unit, says Omar Ayub
Grills Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for announcing Rs50 billion budget for the power sector
Govt should not keep agreements with IPPs under wraps, insists Hafiz Naeem
Asks the government to conduct audit of all IPPs and provide relief to common man
Punjab Bar Council to observe strike tomorrow against illegal detentions
Levying taxes, raising electricity bills, increase in court fee other reasons for strike
NEPRA set to give another electric shock to consumers
The CPPA submitted application for Rs2.6307 per kilowatt hour (kWh) hike under FCA
Power sector loan a hard nut to crack: Awais Laghari
Rs18 per unit capacity charges contribute the most in expensive electricity
Greece power producer windfall tax for household consumers subsidy
Move aimed at helping people facing cost-of-living crisis amid persistent inflation
IMF asks govt to halt additional power production
Global lender sees country's salvation in truncating financial losses
IMF programme to boost Pakistan external financing: Moody's
Warns of social tensions and weak governance amid stubborn inflation
Hearing on plea against tariff on protected, non-protected electricity consumers today
LHC’s Justice Risal Hassan will hear the case today.
PM orders strict action against officials involved in overbilling of electricity bills
Anti-people officers should be suspended, says prime minister
International Monetary Fund: Govt endorses Nepra's Rs5.72 electricity base tariff hike
Move part of the efforts to secure IMF programme
PM reduces industrial power tariff, Nepra increases base price
Lower prices are meant to make the industries competitive in global market
Lower EU energy prices, develop strong industrial policy to compete: Draghi
Less productivity growth compared to United States mainly due to stronger US tech sector
World Bank approves $1bn for Dasu Hydropower Project
Initiative to help achieving green energy transition and lowering electricity tariffs
You, the PTI, damaged democracy. Don't blame us: Nawaz
Describes Shahid Khaqan Abbasi as wonderful person who stood by him during a difficult period
Nepra increases power tariff by Rs10.1 per unit for Karachi
Increase will not apply to lifeline customers, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Nigerian unions shut down power grid, disrupt airlines with strike over minimum wage
This strike is the fourth embarked upon by the Nigerian Labour Congress
Govt increases power tariff by Rs3.25 per unit
Increase will result in additional burden of Rs 46 billion
Power tariff hike: Nepra hears petition to fix April FCA at Rs3.48
CPPA says furnace oil and diesel not used for power generation during the month
NTDC plans massive investment to improve Pakistan transmission system
A total of Rs2,443bn to be spent in 10 years
Outdated distribution system: Discos can't supply the available electricity amid extreme heat
Nine out of 10 companies aren’t buying power according to their quotas
Pakistan external financing needs estimated at $22bn, lower power tariffs proposed for industries
Islamabad sees loan rollovers, plans issuance of sukuk and panda bonds
Don't raise tax rates, expand tax net. It will also help arrest inflation: Citibank
Says State Bank of Pakistan will start interest rate cuts next month
Talks start to secure IMF programme, agreement reached on budget targets
No borrowing from central bank, timely external debt repayment to be ensured
Solar or not? Inefficient energy sector makes case for revisiting solar energy policy
Capacity payments on the rise amid less consumption from the national grid
No 'Plan B' when you are in an IMF programme: Finance Minister
Says talks for another loan package prerequisite for economic stability
Shehbaz vows to check power theft, Nepra seeks tariff hikes amid reduced consumption
Prime minister for promoting renewables, improving transmission system, crushing mafias
Strong westerly starts producing heavy rains as farmers get ready for wheat harvesting
Nine dead in lightning strikes; Khyber Pakhtunkhwa gets heaviest downpour so far
Pakistan must go for privatisation, ending untargeted subsidies: World Bank
Calls broadening tax base, reducing federal expenditure in areas devolved to provinces
Pakistan annual inflation declines to 20.7pc in March
It is the lowest reading since May 2022 when the CPI had clocked 13.8pc
Energy subsidy cuts likely to be Rs375bn in 2024-25, as Islamabad aims at new IMF deal
Move likely to produce adverse effects for consumers
Nepra perturbed by a steady decline in power consumption
Notes adverse effects on consumers due to capacity charges
Yen on intervention watch as Japan wary of 'disorderly and speculative moves'
It is currently traded for 151.35 against dollar
Punjab govt mulling over a package for those consuming up to 300 units of electricity
Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman says the next year budget will be one of the best
Nepra to ponder over Rs4.99 electricity price hike under monthly adjustment
Hydropower’s share stood at 25% in Feb, followed by nuclear 23.3%c, RLNG 20.33% and coal 15.8%
Govt accepts IMF's do more demand, will hike electricity tariff
The proposal to increase the levy on petroleum products was also considered
Pakistan interest rates expected to maintained at a 22pc high on Monday
Stock market has recently suffered losses amid fading hopes of reduction in borrowing costs
IMF praises Pakistan, but wants stricter policies including no cheap gas for fertiliser plants
Visiting team starts final review of current programme, is briefed on govt plans
Aurangzeb advocates new IMF deal as energy tariff hikes keep fuelling inflation
Release of $1.1bn under current arrangement is his first priority
Interest rates continue creating fissures between governments and central banks
Brazil President Lula says central bank chief’s ‘stubbornness’ sole reason behind high rates
A familiar story: Currency devaluation, subsidy cuts worsen Nigeria cost of living crisis
A basket of tomatoes now costs 55,000 naira – about double the national minimum wage
Pakistan power demand will fall in 2024 amid rising tariffs: Hubco
Last year too saw decline in electricity consumption; people feeling the impact of IMF bailout
Govt plans massive increase in security fee for new power connections
Move to affect domestic, commercial, industrial consumers
India rooftop solar gets a $9bn boost from Modi govt, especially for its remote areas
Home to 1.4bn people, the South Asian country is witnessing a fast rising hunger for energy
Capacity payments to power producers have doubled when compared with total price
Nepra calls for closing obsolete power plants and increase power consumption
Electricity prices: CPPA seeks higher fuel cost adjustment for Jan amid stubborn inflation
The amount has been calculated at Rs7.13 per unit which translates into a net hike of Rs2.59
Can Nepra refuse power tariff hikes? Will it protect consumers against govt inefficiency?
Discos want Rs4.50 per unit increase under quarterly adjustment for Oct-Dec period
Fractured mandate puts stocks at slippery slope, KSE-100 down over 3.50pc
The market was hoping for a strong government which could produce sustained economic policies
Power prices: Nepra calculates Dec FCA at Rs4.56 which was Rs4.12 in Nov
Move comes as Pakistan has been witnessing a surge in inflation
Austerity: Prime Minister's Development Projects and Initiatives may get Rs53bn cut
Total amount budgeted amount is Rs80bn, just Rs2bn have been released
Pakistan assures IMF of checking electricity theft, privatisation of Discos
A transaction advisor would be appointed by the end of April to start the process
IMF hails Pakistan energy tariff hikes, says economy is on the right track
Says Islamabad achieved the goals set for July-September quarter
Electricity prices: November fuel cost adjustment was Rs4.12, CPPA now wants it at Rs5.62 for Dec
Nepra will conduct a public hearing later this month on 31st to decide the matter
Electricity consumers to pay Rs4.11 per unit as fuel cost adjustment for November
Amount will be adjusted in January monthly bills
Power consumers paying taxes slapped on mere assumptions
Nepra and other entities have no record; Payments made to producers after hypothetical calculations
Raza Rabbani wants action against Discos overcharging consumers
The CEOs of Discos should be placed on ECL, says the PPP senator
What is FCA? Central Power Purchasing Agency wants it at Rs3.55 for Oct
Nepra to make the final decision; Amount to be charged in the monthly bills of December
IMF wants to end tube wells subsidy as first review of $3bn deal is in progress
Power tariff for other consumers has already been hiked to a record-high level
Electricity tariff likely to increase by Rs1.30 per unit
Nepra to hear power companies' petition on Nov 14
National grid to lose 3,600 megawatts of costly electricity in two years2026
14 power plants will stop generating costly electricity as contracts expire
Supreme Court nullifies LHC judgement on fuel price adjustment
Says Nepra Appellate Tribunal is the forum to decide the matter
Power tariff hikes: The more you devalue rupee, the more capacity charges you pay
Top official says capacity amount has doubled after dollar exchange rate jumped from Rs100 to Rs300
Govt goes for countrywide crackdown against smuggling, power theft
Bugti says FC foiled bid to transport sugar illegally to Afghanistan
Protests over inflated energy bills continue unabated as caretakers await IMF nod for relief
Power division proposes cash instead of free units for officials
AJK PM suspends notification of increase in electricity prices
AJK PM suspends notification of increase in electricity prices
IESCO suggests bill installment choice to customers
The company made the offer amid protest against heavy billing
Politicians solely responsible for people's predicament: Khaqan Abbasi
Neither PTI nor PML-N could perform during past five years: ex-PM Abbasi
Bread or bill – millions battle the hard choice
The latest power bill proves nothing short of a ‘shock’ for consumers
APBF flays frequent jump in petroleum and power prices
Ever-increasing cost of production in the country is the real threat to business
Nepra fixes new tariffs after base price increase for power consumers
Latest rates will be applicable with effect from July 1
Electricity price up by Rs1.25 under Fuel Charges Adjustment
Power distribution companies will charge the amount in July, August and September bills
APTMA presses PM Shehbaz to resume cheaper power, gas tariffs scheme
Says 75pc industrial units in Punjab will be forced to shut down if demand isn’t met
Nigeria ends fuel subsidy and majority can't afford expensive solar system
Country’s electricity infrastructure is in poor shape
Electricity short-fall hits 6000MW as summer season arrives
Despite demand of 26,000 megawatts a total of 20,552 megawatts are being produced
K-Electric hikes price by Rs3.93 per unit
The price increase will only be applicable on K-electric consumers for the month of May
Rs230bn power theft reported in one year in debt-laden Pakistan
The burden of circular debts soared to Rs.2.536 trillion in December 2022
High electricity demand likely to exacerbate crisis next month
As a result load shedding is expected to get intensified
Electricity prices soar by Rs.3.08 for Peshawar residents
Electricity theft, low recoveries in PESCO areas were also highlighted
Nepra increases K-electric power tariff by Rs6 per unit
Increase comes in context of fuel cost adjustments
Nepra cuts power tariff by Rs7 per unit for Karachiites
K-Electric demanded reduction by Rs7.04 per unit.
NEPRA hikes power tariff by Rs3.39 per unit
The power regulator has hiked the power tariff under the quarterly fuel adjustment mechanism.
NEPRA okays govt request to increase power tariff by Rs7.91
NEPRA okays govt request to increase power tariff by Rs7.91
Power tariff likely to increase by Rs11.34 for K-Electric consumers
Consumers will burdened by additional Rs22.65 billion.
Shaukat Tarin claims govt will hike petrol, electricity price from July 1
IMF had refused to release the loan tranche before budget: Shaukat Tarin
NEPRA hikes K-Electric power tariff by Rs5.28 per unit
The decision will place an additional burden of billions of rupees on the power consumers.
NEPRA hikes power tariff by Rs3.99 per unit
Decision will place an additional burden of billions on the power consumers.
Noor Alam expresses fear of country breakup over rising electricity prices
Noor Alam expresses fear of country breakup over rising electricity prices
Govt to hike electricity prices by Rs7 to meet IMF demands
IMF has also suggested the government to immediately privatize the profitable electricity discos.
Pakistan faces more than 8000 MW of power shortfall
he power plants are still not provided by the required amount of LNG and Furnace Oil
NEPRA hikes power tariff by Rs2.86 per unit
The hike will burden the power consumers with additional billions of rupees.
PM directs to end load-shedding in country by May 1
A high level meeting chaired by PM regarding announced and unannounced load-shedding
Current load-shedding result of PTI's inefficient power policies: PM
PM Shehbaz government is making efforts to fix the problem of load-shedding.
NEPRA raises electricity rate by Rs4.85 per unit
The approval of four rupees and eighty five paisas increase per unit has been given by NEPRA
Power shortfall reaches 5000 MW in country
Unannounced load-shedding of electricity has reached up to eight hours a day all over the country
NEPRA hikes power tariff by whopping Rs5.94 per unit
The hike will burden the power consumers with additional billions of rupees.
NEPRA hikes power tariff by upto 95 paisa per unit
The notification of the increase will be issued after approval of the federal government.
PM announces reduction in petrol, electricity prices
Prime Minister Imran Khan addressed nation on different issues.
K-Electric seeks Rs3.40 per unit hike in power price
K-Electric seeks Rs3.40 per unit hike in power price
NEPRA increases power tariff by Rs3.10 per unit
The hike in the power tariff will burden the power consumers with additional billions of rupees.
Govt decides to increase power tariff by Rs2.8 per unit
Authorities have geared up preparations to hike power prices in two phases from February to July.
Electricity tariff likely to go up by Rs3.12 per unit
The hike will put an additional burden of 30 billion rupees on already suffering people.
Power tariff likely to increase by up to 95 paisa per unit
The government is likely to increase electricity rates by up to 95 paisa per unit
Prices of electricity likely to be increased by Rs3.12 per unit
An appeal to hike the prices of electricity by Rs3.12 per unit has been filed in NEPRA
NEPRA reduces electricity price by 76 paisas for K-Electric consumers
NEPRA reduces electricity price by 76 paisas for K-Electric consumers
Govt prepares to increase basic electricity tariff by 95 paisas
The government is preparing to increase the basic tariff of electricity by 95 paisas
NEPRA hikes power tariff by whopping Rs4.30 per unit
The hike will burden the power consumers with additional billions of rupees.
NEPRA approves Rs0.99 per unit cut in electricity prices
NEPRA approves reduction of Rs0.99 per unit in electricity prices
Govt approves hike of Rs 4.74 in electricity prices for December
Govt approves hike of Rs 4.74 in electricity prices for December
Hike in electricity, petroleum products price likely as govt, IMF reach agreement
Price of gas will also be hiked from January 2022.
NEPRA increases power tariff by Rs2.52 per unit
Increase in electricity prices will not apply to K-Electric customers.
NEPRA ratifies govt's decision to increase power tariff
The NEPRA has decided to increase the price of electricity by Rs 1.68 paisa for domestic consumers
NEPRA increases power tariff by Rs2.51 per unit
Increase in electricity prices will not apply to K-Electric customers.
K-Electric seeks Rs3.45 per unit hike in electricity tariff
NEPRA has fixed November 3 as the date to hear K-Electric's plea.
PPP expresses concerns over increase in electricity, petrol prices
PPP expresses concerns over increase in electricity, petrol prices
Cabinet approves up to Rs1.39 per unit increase in electricity prices
Hammad Azhar said NEPRA had recommended an increase of 3.5 rupees per unit in March.
NEPRA raises electricity price by Rs1.95 per unit
NEPRA, electricity, price, unit price, K-electric,
NEPRA increases power tariff by Rs1.65 per unit
Increase in electricity prices will not apply to K-Electric customers.
Bilawal rejects advance income tax on electricity bills
Bilawal Bhutto said that new taxes would bring a new storm of inflation
Hamza terms imposition of 35pc advance income tax on electricity bills 'cruel'
"Current government implemented about 59 presidential ordinances in three years."
CCI approves IGCEP model: Hammad Azhar
Issues like excess capacity and expensive power contracts will be avoided in the future: Hammad
Power tariff likely go up by Rs 1.47 per unit
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) will hear the application on September 1.
Pakistan's power generation reaches record high of 26,467MW: Hammad
In 2020, peak load registered was 23,370 MW for one day: Hammad
NEPRA cuts tariff by 26 paisa per unit
The decision to reduce price of electricity will not apply to lifeline and agricultural consumers
NEPRA approves 28-paisa per unit reduction in electricity tariff
The consumers will be given Rs 3.6 billion relief in the electricity bills of next month.
CCI unanimously approves National Electricity Policy 2021
CCI unanimously approves National Electricity Policy 2021
Dasu Dam will generate low-cost clean energy: PM Imran Khan
Phase one of Dasu Dam will be completed by 2025 adding 2160MW of electricity to national grid
Nepra approves cut in electricity price by 43 paisa per unit
Nepra approves cut in electricity price by 43 paisa per unit
NEPRA approves hike in electricity price by 90 paisa per unit
The price is surged under the quarterly fuel adjustment charges.
29pc increase in power tariff in a year height of animosity with public: Bilawal
Bilawal said that rents of houses have increased by 9.3 percent
Finance Minister hints at renegotiating IMF deal
IMF's demand to raise electricity tariff is unreasonable: Shaukat Tarin
NEPRA notifies 64 paisa per unit increase in power tariff
The hike will add an additional burden of Rs4.40 billion on power consumers.
Govt preparing massive hike in electricity prices under IMF pressure
Govt preparing massive hike in electricity prices under IMF pressure
NEPRA approves another hike in electricity prices
The increase in electricity prices has been made for one year.
K-Electric seeks Rs3.23 per unit hike in power price
NEPRA will conduct a hearing of K-Electric's plea on February 23.
NEPRA to hold hearing in tariff's hike on Thursday
The federal cabinet has already approved increase in electricity prices by Rs 1.95 per unit
Federal govt announces Rs1.95 per unit hike in power tariff
Federal govt announces Rs1.95 per unit hike in power tariff
NEPRA notifies Rs1.06 per unit rise in power tariff
The decision will put additional burden of over Rs8 billion on consumers.
NEPRA approves Rs1.06 per unit hike in power tariff
The decision will put additional burden of over Rs8 billion on consumer.
NEPRA approves Rs1.11 per unit hike in power tariff
The decision would not be applicable on K-Electric consumers
NEPRA approves 48 paisa hike in power tariff
Electricity production cost for the month of August remained at Rs3.68 per unit.
CPPA recommends 36 paisa per unit hike in power tariff
Hydro-power generation contributed the highest share of 37.18pc to the overall power production
K-Electric tariff goes up by Rs2.89
K-Electric will increase the price of electricity from September 1, 2020.
NEPRA likely to raise electricity tariff between 48 to 98 paisa per unit
The NEPRA chairman said the regulatory authority will announce its decision after checking all data.
Power tariff likely to go up by 98 paisa per unit
NEPRA will decide on September 30 whether to raise power tariff or not.
Pakistan's new power capacity plan neither sustainable nor affordable, says new study
Pakistan's new power capacity plan neither sustainable nor affordable, says new study
ECC approves tariff hike of Rs1.09 for K-Electric
Economic Coordination Committee pproved an increase of Rs1.09 per unit in the tariff for K-Electric
Governor Sindh angered over unannounced load shedding in Karachi
Governor Sindh angered over unannounced load shedding in Karachi
NEPRA refuses to raise K-Electric tariff
NEPRA chairman said federal cabinet has decided not to increase price of electricity till June 30.
Govt likely to raise electricity tariff by Rs2 per unit
The price hike will put an additional burden of more than Rupees 162 billion on the consumers
Omar Ayub blames PMLN, PPP for power shortages
CNG stations will be fully functional from next month
NEPRA increases power tariff by Rs1.56
Price hike will not be applicable on K-Electric and life line users
Power tariffs for Karachi to increase on account of fuel adjustment
The increase in the cost of electricity has been given on account of fuel adjustment.
CCPA proposes increase in power tariff by Rs1.73 per unit
Price hike will result in additional burden of Rs 16 billion on electricity consumers.
