Electricity bills now payable online via QR code
- 04-May-2026
The Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has introduced a QR code facility, enabling consumers to pay their electricity bills online from the comfort of their homes. According to a spokesperson, QR codes have now been printed on electricity bills to enhance customer convenience and streamline the payment process. Consumers are advised to verify their name […]
Electricity Bills Shock Ordinary Consumers as Billing Formula Changed
- 01-Apr-2026
ISLAMABAD: A major change in tariff structure or electricity bills approved by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has triggered widespread public concern. Electricity consumers across Pakistan are facing a sharp rise in power bills following the change in NEPRA tarrif structure. Under the revised tariff system, fixed charges will now be calculated based […]
PM directs one-month waiver on electricity bills in flood-hit areas
- 12-Sep-2025
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities to grant a one-month waiver on electricity bills in flood-affected areas, ARY News reported on Friday, citing sources. According to the sources, the prime minister instructed the Ministry of Finance to engage with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding the proposed relief plan. The prime minister […]
Punjab Governor seeks six-month waiver of electricity bills for flood victims
- 03-Sep-2025
LAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan on Wednesday announced that he would bear all expenses for the marriages of nine girls from flood-affected families. He further pledged to write a special letter to the Prime Minister, requesting a six-month waiver of electricity bills for the flood victims. During his visit to Mohlanwal in Lahore, […]
Government hands over electricity bill distribution to Pakistan Post
- 19-Jul-2025
ISLAMABAD: The government has officially handed over the responsibility of distributing electricity bills to Pakistan Post across the country, ARY News reported. According to reports, initially, the distribution will begin on a trial basis, with Pakistan Post employees delivering bills in one sub-division of each DISCO (Distribution Company). If the pilot project proves successful, […]
SC accepts plea against fuel price adjustment in electricity bills
- 07-Feb-2025
The Supreme Court (SC) has accepted Jamaat-e-Islami’s petition against fuel price adjustment surcharges in electricity bills for hearing after removing objections raised by the Registrar’s Office. During the hearing, Justice Jamal Mandokhail remarked that the taxes collected through electricity bills go into the national treasury. Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi pointed out that NEPRA conducts hearings […]
Good news for electricity consumers in Karachi
- 02-Dec-2024
KARACHI: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued a notification announcing 18 paisas per unit reduction in electricity prices for Karachi consumers under the September 2024 monthly adjustment, ARY News reported. According to reports, this reduction will be reflected in the electricity bills for December 2024. However, the reduction will not apply to […]
Electricity tariff set to rise nationwide
- 06-Nov-2024
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has been advised to increase electricity power tariff across the country, ARY News reported. According to details, preparations are underway to increase electricity prices across the country, including Karachi, as part of the quarterly adjustment. This hike is expected to place an additional burden of Rs. 8.73 […]
Letters to Editor: Alarming Increase in Electricity Bills in Pakistan
- 04-Nov-2024
Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the significant and sudden increase in electricity bills across Pakistan. This issue has become a burden for the general populace, especially for those already struggling to make ends meet in these challenging economic times. Over the past few months, many citizens have reported a […]
KE consumers to pay higher electricity bills from THIS month
- 04-Nov-2024
KARACHI: K-Electric consumers will face an increase in their monthly electricity bills as the power utility has announced an adjustment of Rs. 2.17 per unit for the month of November, ARY News reported. As per details, this is in addition to the existing price of Rs. 3.17 per unit, making the total price Rs. 4.91 […]