Power Division urges NEPRA to restore free approvals for 25kW solar systems
- 26-Apr-2026
Acting on directives from Sardar Awais Khan Leghari, the Power Division has formally asked the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to immediately scrap the newly introduced application fees for small-scale solar systems. In a detailed memorandum, the division raised serious concerns over the NEPRA Prosumers Regulations 2026, which recently replaced the older 2015 net […]
Solar net metering: Power division rejects link to govt orders
- 22-Apr-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has issued a clarification regarding solar net metering, rejecting claims linking licensing requirements to federal government directives, ARY News reported. A spokesperson for the Power Division stated that associating the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) licensing process with the federal government is incorrect. The spokesperson emphasized that clear regulations already […]
Electricity prices raised in Pakistan
- 08-Apr-2026
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Wednesday increased the electricity prices under the monthly fuel price adjustment (FPA), ARY News reported. NEPRA has raised the electricity rate by Rs 1.42 per unit and has issued a formal notification regarding the hike. According to the notification, the increase is part of the monthly […]
NEPRA fines CPPA, NTDC Rs60m over costly electricity generation
- 02-Apr-2026
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has imposed a total fine of Rs60 million on the Central Power Purchasing Agency and the National Transmission and Despatch Company. The action relates to abnormal increases in fuel costs and system inefficiencies in January 2024. According to NEPRA, the fuel cost benchmark for that month was set […]
NEPRA tariff change drives sharp rise in electricity bills
- 31-Mar-2026
Electricity consumers across Pakistan are facing a significant increase in monthly bills after fixed charges were linked to load rather than consumption. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved the new tariff, effective from January 2026, under which fixed charges are applied based on sanctioned load, following a request from the federal government. Previously, […]
Solar Net Metering Policy Retained for Existing Consumers
- 16-Feb-2026
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Monday decided to retain the net metering policy for existing solar consumers, ARY News reported. NEPRA has issued a formal notification amending the solar policy. In addition to this decision, the power regulatory body has invited feedback and suggestions from stakeholders within a 30-day period. According […]
NEPRA revises fixed charges, applies them to protected, non-protected users
- 11-Feb-2026
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced the imposition of fixed charges on all electricity consumers in Pakistan, including both protected and non-protected categories, ARY News reported. Previously, fixed charges were applicable only to non-protected consumers using more than 300 units per month. Under the new structure, protected consumers using up to […]
Electricity Bills May Rise in Pakistan due to THIS reason
- 10-Feb-2026
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Tuesday conducted a hearing regarding a proposal from the Power Division to impose fixed monthly charges on electricity consumers using between 100 and over 700 units compelling consumers to pay more for electricity bills, ARY News reported. NEPRA Chairman Waseem Mukhtar presided over the hearing, during […]
New Solar Electricity Selling Rates in Pakistan- Feb. 2025 update
- 10-Feb-2026
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has set new electricity buyback rates for both existing and new solar consumers, ARY News reported. NEPRA has established separate rates for these two categories. Under the new rules, existing solar consumers will continue to sell electricity to the national grid at the previous rate of Rs […]
NEPRA Overhauls Net Metering: 2026 Regulations Introduced Nationwide
- 09-Feb-2026
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Monday introduced a nationwide net billing system under new regulations, ARY News reported. NEPRA has officially issued the Net Metering Regulations 2026 notification. These updated rules will now extend to biogas consumers as well. Under this system, bills will be issued at the end of each […]