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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Government Plans to Auction Electricity to Industries: Leghari
Islamabad, January 28, 2025 – Minister for Power Sardar Awais Leghari announced the government’s plan to auction surplus electricity generated within the country.
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Power Generation Slumps by 3.4% in 1HFY25
Karachi, January 20, 2025 – Pakistan’s power generation declined by 3.4% during the first half (July–December) of the fiscal year 2024-25, highlighting challenges in the energy sector.
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Cabinet Approves ISMO Setup for Low-Cost Electricity
Islamabad, October 9, 2024 – In a transformative step towards revolutionizing Pakistan’s electricity market, the Cabinet Committee on Energy has officially approved the establishment of an Independent System and Market Operator (ISMO).
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PM Shehbaz Promises Relief on Electricity Bills
Islamabad, August 15, 2024 –Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured the nation that they would soon receive “good news” regarding a reduction in the soaring electricity bills that have been burdening households across Pakistan.
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Tax Collection Rise 70% as Electricity Bills Burden Consumers
Karachi, August 14, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a remarkable 70% surge in advance tax collection from electricity bills during the fiscal year 2023-24. This increase is largely attributed to the escalating electricity tariffs, which have been a source of concern for both industrial and residential consumers across Pakistan.
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