Pakistan recorded a notable decline in electricity production this past month. Power generation reached 9,498 GWh in April 2026. This figure represents a 10% year-over-year decrease compared to April 2025. Back then, the country generated 10,513 GWh of electricity.
Consequently, this decline stems directly from a significant reduction in hydel generation. Hydel output dropped by 10% during the month. However, power generation jumped by 6% on a monthly basis. March 2026 previously recorded 8,939 GWh.
Furthermore, the broader fiscal year presents a slightly different trend. During the first ten months of FY26 (July-April), electricity generation increased by 2% year-over-year. The national grid produced 102,628 GWh, up from 100,660 GWh during the same period last year.
Electricity Generation Costs Fluctuate
Meanwhile, the financial metrics for electricity production reveal both annual savings and recent monthly spikes. The total cost of generating electricity in Pakistan decreased by 5% year-over-year. The cost dropped to Rs. 9.4/kWh in April 2026. Last year, the same period saw costs sitting at Rs. 9.9/kWh.
Conversely, the power generation cost went up significantly on a monthly basis. Costs surged 17% compared to the Rs. 8.1/kWh recorded in March 2026. Despite this monthly jump, the cumulative 10-month FY26 cost currently sits at Rs. 8.3/kWh. This reflects an overall 5% year-over-year decrease.
Power Generation & Cost Comparison
| Metric | April 2026 | March 2026 | April 2025 |
| Power Generation (GWh) | 9,498 | 8,939 | 10,513 |
| Generation Cost (Rs/kWh) | 9.4 | 8.1 | 9.9 |
Nuclear Takes the Lead in the Energy Mix
Nuclear energy emerged as the leading source of power generation in April. It accounted for 22.1% of the total generation mix. Consequently, it officially became the largest single source of electricity generation for the month.
Hydel followed closely behind. It accounted for 21.9% of the overall generation. Next, local coal secured the third position with a 15.6% share. Gas and RLNG represented 10.2% and 4% of the electricity generation mix, respectively.
Finally, renewable energy sources contributed a small fraction to the overall supply. Wind generation amounted to 4.3%. Solar power provided just 0.7% of the total generation mix.
Complete breakdown of the April 2026 Power Generation Mix:
| Energy Source | Share in Mix |
| Nuclear | 22.1% |
| Hydel | 21.9% |
| Coal (Local) | 15.6% |
| Gas | 10.2% |
| Wind | 4.3% |
| RLNG | 4.0% |
| Solar | 0.7% |
