Power Division starts measures to hike electricity generation to cope load shedding
- 19-Apr-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has initiated measures to ramp up electricity production across the country amid an intense summer heatwave, ARY News reported, citing official sources. Sources state that the Power Division has formally requested the Petroleum Division through a letter to provide 400 MMCFD of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) for power generation. With the […]
Govt proposes fixed electricity charges for consumers under 300 Units
- 07-Feb-2026
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to impose fixed monthly charges on electricity consumers using up to 300 units, ARY News reported. The Power Division has filed a formal petition with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), which is scheduled to hear the request on February 10. Currently, fixed charges are only applicable to consumers […]
PM Sharif approves electricity projects for Gwadar, GB
- 08-Dec-2025
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has approved new electricity projects for Gwadar and Gilgit-Baltistan. He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad today regarding ongoing reforms in the Power Sector here in Islamabad. The prime minister approved the immediate implementation of a comprehensive plan to resolve the issues related to electricity supply in Gwadar Port […]
Electricity likely to get cheaper in Pakistan
- 22-Oct-2025
ISLAMABAD: In a welcome development for power consumers across Pakistan, electricity prices are likely to be reduced by 37 paisas per unit under the monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA) mechanism. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has submitted an application to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) for the September FCA, seeking approval for […]
Govt to shift non-protected electricity tariff from 201 to 301 units: sources
- 08-Aug-2025
LAHORE: The federal government is reportedly considering a major change in the electricity tariff structure that currently affects millions of low-income consumers in Pakistan, ARY News reported citing sources. As per sources, the non-protected status, which currently applies to anyone using even one unit above 200 units, may soon be revised to only apply to […]
Govt plans 1.86 million new electricity connections across Pakistan
- 12-Jun-2025
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced to provide electricity to 15,352 villages across Pakistan in the fiscal year 2025-26, ARY News reported quoting budget document. According to budget documents, the initiative includes electrifying 2,605 villages under the Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO), 8,707 under the Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO), 1,080 under the Khyber Electric Supply […]
Budget 2025-26: Gas, electricity prices expected to increase from July 1
- 10-Jun-2025
ISLAMABAD: The upcoming federal budget for the FY2025-26 is likely to bring a significant hike in gas and electricity prices, ARY News reported, citing sources on Tuesday. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb will present budget 2025-26 with total outlay of Rs17.8 trillion in the National Assembly today. Electricity tariffs are expected to increase by Rs7.12 per […]
Electricity prices likely to drop further in Pakistan
- 15-Mar-2025
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to refund excess payments made by electricity consumers in a move that could bring relief to them, ARY News reported. The decision comes after the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) filed a request for a monthly fuel price adjustment for February. According to the CPPA, electricity production in February […]
NEPRA reduces electricity tariffs by Rs3 per unit under FCA
- 06-Mar-2025
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has reduced the power tariff by up to Rs3 per unit on account of Fuel Charge Adjustment (FCA). According to notifications, a reduction of Rs2.12 per unit has been announced for consumers of government-owned DISCOs. Additionally, a price reduction of Rs3 per unit has been approved for […]
Electricity security deposit likely to go up by over 200pc
- 11-Feb-2025
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan is set to impose another burden on electricity consumers by increasing security deposit rates by over 200%, ARY News reported. As per details, this decision came after eight electricity companies, including Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO), Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO), Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO), Lahore Electric Supply Company […]