In a move that has sent shockwaves across the country’s power sector, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has granted K-Electric a jaw-dropping Rs50 billion write-off—a concession so colossal that only K-Electric could pull it off in Pakistan.
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FBR recovers over Rs5 billion in major tax case against K-Electric
Karachi, June 5, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has successfully recovered over Rs5 billion from K-Electric, following a major court ruling on a long-standing tax dispute. This recovery comes after a legal battle over the application of minimum tax provisions under Section 113 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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Pakistan’s oil sales jump 10% in May 2025 on economic recovery
Karachi, June 3, 2025 — Pakistan’s oil sales experienced a significant boost in May 2025, surging by 10% year-on-year (YoY), according to the latest data released on Tuesday. This upswing reflects a positive shift in fuel consumption, driven by improved economic activity, lower fuel prices, and seasonal factors.
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JI demands K-Electric license revoked amid power chaos
Karachi, June 2, 2025 – A storm is brewing in Karachi as Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) takes to the streets, launching a fiery movement against K-Electric and demanding nothing less than the immediate cancellation of its license.
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K-Electric under fire as ministry files explosive review petition
Islamabad, June 2, 2025 – The Power Ministry has dropped a bombshell on K-Electric (KE), fiercely challenging the electricity tariff awarded to the utility giant and declaring it unjustified, unfair, and unacceptable.
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Petrol price in Pakistan increases by Re1 today
Islamabad, June 1, 2025 – The government of Pakistan announced on Saturday a slight increase of Re1 per liter in petrol prices for the upcoming fortnight, effective from June 1.
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Pakistan set to revise petroleum prices for first half of June 2025
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan is preparing to revise petroleum prices for the first half of June 2025, with a formal announcement today.
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K-Electric secures dollar-based tariff for seven years
Karachi, May 26, 2025 – In a significant regulatory development, K-Electric (KEL) has successfully secured a dollar-based tariff structure for its transmission and distribution operations, following a similar arrangement granted earlier for its power generation segment.
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IMF deal triggers 20% levy on Pakistan captive power
ISLAMABAD, May 23, 2025 – In a dramatic move to fulfill a major condition of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Pakistan has passed a game-changing law slapping a 20% levy on all captive power plants—self-generating energy units that operate off the national grid.
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OGRA approves gas price hike for SNGPL consumers
Karachi, May 21, 2025 – The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has approved a 6.6% increase in gas prices for consumers of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), a significantly smaller hike than the 40–42% increase demanded by the utility.
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