Federal cabinet approves relief for electricity consumers
- 02-Jan-2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Friday approved a decision of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) to provide relief to consumers of electricity distribution companies regarding the Off-Grid (Captive Power Plant) Levy. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House. Addressing the meeting, the prime […]
Pakistan floods: MEPCO sets up relief camps for consumers
- 04-Sep-2025
Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) has established more than 100 flood relief camps to facilitate consumers affected by the ongoing floods, ARY News reported on Thursday. According to MEPCO, electricity supply has been temporarily suspended in flood-hit areas to ensure the safety of residents. The number of affected consumers in the region has reached 96,537, […]
Power minister reacts to report about expanding protected slab to 300-unit
- 11-Aug-2025
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari informed the National Assembly on Monday that electricity charges for households using up to 200 units per month had dropped by approximately 60% over the past nine months. In response to a question from MNA Naeema Kishwar Khan during Question Hour, Leghari explained that out […]
Sukkur electricity consumers blast SEPCO on overbilling
- 11-Jul-2025
SUKKUR: Electricity consumers in Sukkur have strongly criticized the Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO) over alleged overbilling and illegal deductions, ARY News reported on Friday. The backlash came during an open court (Khuli Kachehri) organized by SEPCO at its regional office in Sukkur, where a large number of citizens gathered to voice their grievances. Attendees […]
Govt decides to refund excess payments to power consumers
- 25-Mar-2025
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has announced plans to refund excess payments made by electricity consumers, likely to reduce electricity costs by 30 paisas per unit, ARY News reported. As per details, the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) filed a petition for monthly fuel price adjustments for February. According to the CPPA, a total of […]
Gov decides to provide relief to 300-unit electricity consumers
- 26-Feb-2025
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to give significant relief to electricity consumers using up to 300 units as well as agricultural tube well users. Both categories will now be included in the fuel cost category, making them eligible for reductions in electricity charges based on the Fuel Charge Adjustment (FCA). This move is expected […]
Consumers to receive cheaper electricity as KE reaches historic milestone
- 18-Oct-2024
KARACHI: In a significant development, K-Electric has successfully established the city’s first 500 kV grid station, a landmark achievement after several decades, ARY News reported on Friday. This initiative allows the supply of affordable electricity to the citizens of Karachi from the KANUPP – Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (or KANUPP) is a large commercial nuclear […]
Good news for electricity consumers
- 01-Aug-2024
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed all power companies to extend the date of payment of electricity bills by 10 days, ARY News reported on Thursday citing PM Office. In this regard, a notification was issued by the Power Division today which orders to all electricity distribution companies. After the notification, the due date […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif announces good news for electricity consumers
- 09-Jul-2024
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday announced Rs50 billion relief package for domestic electricity consumers using up to 200 units per month, ARY News reported. Addressing a ceremony on energy sector reforms in Islamabad, PM Shehbaz Sharif said that the government would not be increasing the electricity rates for protected customers who consume up […]
Sindh initiates ‘Floating Solar Power’ for electricity consumers
- 13-Jun-2024
KARACHI: Aimed to provide relief to electricity consumers, Sindh government initiated a ‘Floating Solar Power’ at Keenjhar Lake situated about 36 kilometers from Thatta city, ARY News reported on Thursday. The officials from Sindh’s Department of Energy has signed an agreement with Go Energy pvt ltd to initiate the ‘Floating Solar Power’ project – likely […]