Power consumers may get Rs1.80/unit relief as NEPRA concludes tariff hearing
Electricity consumers in Pakistan may soon see a much-needed drop in their monthly bills, as NEPRA on Monday concluded a public hearing on the Quarterly Tariff…
Browsing Category
Energy
Insights on Pakistan’s energy sector, renewable resources, oil, gas, and sustainable power solutions
Wagon shortage threatens Sahiwal coal plant operations, warns Chinese operator
ISLAMABAD: A severe shortage of railway wagons is threatening the operations of the Sahiwal coal-fired power plant, one of Pakistan’s flagship CPEC projects,…
Islamabad’s rooftop solar capacity crosses 100MW, net metering drives clean energy growth
ISLAMABAD – Solar power generation in Islamabad has crossed a major milestone, with residents now generating over 100 megawatts (MW) of electricity through…
Over 262,000 Consumers Involved in Rs5.78 Billion Power Theft Across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – A damning audit report has exposed widespread electricity theft across Pakistan, with three major distribution companies—Lesco, Pesco, and…
Govt Sells Scrap of Closed Power Plants for Rs. 46.73 Billion, Ensures No Job Losses
The government has auctioned scrap from 61 outdated thermal power plants, earning Rs. 46.73 billion, slightly higher than the reserve price of Rs. 45.8…
MF Turns Down Cheap Power Plan for Industries, AI & Data Mining in Pakistan
The IMF has refused to approve Pakistan’s proposed discounted electricity package aimed at industries, AI projects, and data mining operations, ProPakistani…
Power Bills to Surge as Government Ends Key Electricity Relief Measures
ISLAMABAD: Consumers should brace for higher electricity bills from next month, as the government phases out several relief measures introduced under the…
Policy Reversal Threatens Pakistan’s Solar Future as Net Metering Rates Slashed
Pakistan’s renewable energy ambitions are at risk after a sudden policy reversal in the solar net metering regime, leaving thousands of solar adopters in…
Relief for solar users as PM Shehbaz blocks plan to slash net-metering rates
ISLAMABAD: In a big relief for solar panel users, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stopped yet another attempt to cut the buyback rates for net-metering in…
Energy Division hints at reviewing 6-month inflated billing after exceeding 200 units
ISLAMABAD: In a key development during the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting, officials from the Energy Division signaled a possible…