Illegal installations on electric poles endanger public safety, says K-Electric
- 16-Jan-2026
City’s sole power provider, K-Electric has warned that the unauthorised installation of cable and telecommunications lines on electricity poles poses a serious risk to public safety. In a statement, a spokesperson for the power utility said that under NEPRA Regulation 7.18.66, no organisation is permitted to use electricity infrastructure without authorisation. The spokesperson further cited […]
K-Electric CEO Moonis Alvi responds to revised multi-year tariff
- 23-Oct-2025
K-Electric’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Moonis Abdullah Alvi responded to the NEPRA’s decision regarding the revision of Multi-Year Tariff (MYT). In his statement, K-Electric CEO said that NEPRA has made significant changes and reductions in K-Electric’s Multi-Year Tariff. He noted that the tariff announced earlier in June this year was issued after two and a […]
NEPRA announces reduction in electricity prices
- 09-Sep-2025
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) announced on Tuesday a decline in electricity prices for consumers across Pakistan, ARY News reported. In an official notification, the authority notified a reduction of Rs1.78 per unit, applicable to all distribution companies (DISCOs) including K-Electric. The reduction comes under the fuel charge adjustment (FCA) for the month […]
K-Electric reacts to NEPRA’s show cause notice
- 24-Jun-2025
K-Electric spokesperson on Tuesday said the power utility will respond to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority’s (NEPRA) show cause notice after reviewing it. In a statement, the spokesperson said, K-Electric is currently reviewing the show cause notice issued by the NEPRA about load shedding. The spokesperson said KE will submit its response within the […]
K-Electric tariff likely to be slashed by Rs.4.69/unit
- 12-Jun-2025
ISLAMABAD: The electricity tariff is likely to be decreased for K-Electric consumers by Rs4.69 per unit, ARY News reported on Thursday. In welcome news for residents of Karachi, electricity tariff may drop by Rs4.69 per unit for Karachi consumers as NEPRA is scheduled to hold a hearing on June 19 regarding K-Electric’s petition for a […]
K-Electric office attacked in city’s Garden area
- 28-Apr-2025
KARACHI: Enraged residents pelted stones at the K-Electric office in the Garden area following a power outage that lasted more than 20 hours in the area. According to details, the residents, frustrated by the prolonged electricity suspension and lack of response from K-Electric, gathered outside the office to protest. The demonstrators chanted slogans and threw […]
K-Electric consumers likely to get big relief in power tariff
- 19-Mar-2025
K-Electric consumers likely to get a big relief in their electricity bills as the city’s power utility has proposed a reduction of Rs4.84 per unit in rates under its monthly fuel adjustment for January. As per details, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) will conduct a hearing on the K-Electric’s request tomorrow. If approved […]
K-Electric seeks another major tariff cut
- 12-Mar-2025
Karachi power consumers are set to get big relief as the city’s power utility, K-Electric (KE) has filed another petition with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) for Rs4.84 per unit power tariff cut, ARY News reported on Wednesday. K-Electric proposed refund comes after the utility charged higher per unit electricity rates in January […]
K-Electric seeks Rs4.95 per unit tariff cut
- 19-Feb-2025
Karachi power consumers are set to get big relief as the city’s power utility, K-Electric (KE) has filed a petition with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) for Rs4.95 per unit power tariff cut, ARY News reported on Wednesday. K-Electric proposed refund comes after the utility charged higher per unit electricity rates in December […]
KE launches discount programme for citizens
- 01-Oct-2024
KARACHI: K-Electric on Tuesday launched the “KE Star Rewards” initiative to provide multiple discounts to customers who make on-time bill payments, ARY News reported. The initiative is aimed at easing the economic strain on customers through an easy-to-use redeemable rewards programme. “Amid current economic conditions, citizens are seeking more opportunities to save on their expenses […]