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Nepra cuts power tariffs, June bills offer net relief to consumers

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Regulatory adjustment provides Rs67 billion relief, though fuel charges limit immediate benefit in June bills The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a reduction of Rs1.98 per unit in electricity tariffs under the first quarterly adjustment of 2026, offering relief of more than Rs67 billion to power consumers across Pakistan.

Pakistan electricity consumers get tariff relief despite energy crisis

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Government says timely interventions avoided major electricity price hike amid Iran-US conflict Power Division said on Monday that electricity consumers in Pakistan would receive tariff relief for June 2026 despite mounting energy sector pressures caused by the Iran-US conflict and soaring global fuel prices.

PM Shehbaz Sharif orders comprehensive strategy to stabilise electricity tariffs

May 2, 2026May 2, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

ISLAMABAD – In a high-level move to address the nation’s energy concerns, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed relevant authorities to formulate a robust strategy aimed at stabilising electricity tariffs across the country.

Government to cut taxes to lower electricity tariffs: Awais Leghari

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Dera Ghazi Khan, February 22, 2026 – Federal Minister for Power Awais Leghari on Saturday said the government is actively working to reduce electricity tariffs by cutting taxes, aiming to provide tangible relief to households, businesses, and industries struggling with rising energy costs.

New schedule of fixed charges on electricity bills announced

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, February 17, 2026 — The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued a revised schedule of fixed charges for domestic electricity consumers, introducing monthly fees across different consumption slabs in a move aimed at recovering Rs101 billion and curbing cross-subsidies estimated at Rs4.04 per unit (kWh).

Power Division reports major drop in industrial electricity cross-subsidy burden

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, January 15, 2026 – The Power Division on Wednesday reported a significant reduction in the electricity cross-subsidy burden on industrial consumers, highlighting government efforts to lower electricity costs and improve competitiveness.

Electricity tariffs slashed by 57% for low-usage consumers: Leghari

May 15, 2025May 15, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, May 15, 2025 – Federal Minister for Energy, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, announced substantial reductions in electricity tariffs across residential, industrial, and agricultural sectors during the National Assembly’s question hour on Thursday.

Pakistan braces for potential hike in electricity tariff this summer

April 30, 2025April 30, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

ISLAMABAD – April 30, 2025: Despite plans for temporary relief in electricity bills, Pakistani consumers may face a hike in electricity tariff during the upcoming summer months, government officials revealed during a public hearing convened by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra).

KE Consumers to Get Rs 6.67 Billion Refund Under February FCA

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

ISLAMABAD, April 9, 2025 – In a welcome development for electricity users, K-Electric (KE) consumers are set to receive a substantial refund of Rs 6.67 billion under the Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) mechanism for February 2025.

Nepra Approves Electricity Tariff Relief for K-Electric Consumers

April 5, 2025April 5, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Karachi, April 5, 2025 – The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved a significant relief for K-Electric (KE) consumers in the form of a reduction in the electricity tariff under the monthly Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) mechanism.

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