Karachi, July 15, 2025 – In a major breakthrough for Pakistan’s industrial sector, Fast Cables Limited has been officially certified as an approved vendor by the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), a global leader in the energy and utilities sector.
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Federal government scraps electricity duty from monthly utility bills
Islamabad, June 30, 2025 — The federal government has announced that the collection of electricity duty through power bills will be discontinued starting July 2025. The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has urged all provincial governments to follow suit and adopt alternative mechanisms for collecting provincial levies and duties.
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Minister orders uninterrupted electricity supply during Muharram
Islamabad, June 22, 2025 – In preparation for the upcoming sacred month of Muharram, Federal Minister for Power Division, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, has directed all electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) to implement urgent and comprehensive measures to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply during the observance period.
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Power Division denies ban on second electricity meters
Islamabad, June 8, 2025 – The Power Division has strongly denied widespread rumors suggesting a ban on the installation of second electricity meters, clarifying that no such restriction exists under current regulations.
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Solar Net Metering Consumers to Rise Under New Policy: Minister
Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Leghari has announced that the number of solar net metering consumers is expected to rise significantly under the government’s new energy policy.
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ECC Approves Amendments to Net Metering Regulations
Islamabad, March 13, 2025 – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved significant amendments to the existing net-metering regulations to address the increasing financial strain on grid consumers.
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No New Surcharge on Electricity Consumers, Minister Affirms
Islamabad, March 10, 2025 – Energy Minister Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has categorically stated that no new surcharge will be levied on electricity consumers to manage the staggering Rs 2,400 billion circular debt.
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PIDE Advocates Smart Meters to Overcome Electricity Challenges
Islamabad, March 9, 2025 – A recent study by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has emphasized the urgent need to adopt smart meters to tackle persistent issues in electricity billing and losses.
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Karachi Consumers to Get Relief in March Electricity Bills
Islamabad, March 8, 2025 – Residents of Karachi are set to receive relief in their upcoming electricity bills as K-Electric, the city’s power utility, has submitted a provisional monthly Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) request for January 2025.
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Govt Plans Rationalizing Net Metering for Electricity Consumers
Federal Energy Minister Awais Leghari announced on Monday that the government is planning to “rationalize net metering,” ensuring that no additional financial burden is placed on other electricity consumers.
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