DISCO Losses
Minister Signals Relief for Consumers Crossing 200 Electricity Units
Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari has said the government is working to end the practice of charging higher rates for six months when electricity…
Rising Solar Adoption Deepens National Grid Crisis
The rapid shift toward solar energy in Pakistan has triggered a sharp decline in national electricity demand, down 8.66 percent year-on-year, according to official documents.…
Discos Found Buying Expensive Electricity Off-Grid
The government confirmed distribution companies purchased electricity outside the national grid at higher rates, violating the economic merit order and regulatory provisions. An official statement…
Pakistan’s Power Generation Drops 3.7% in October 2025
Pakistan’s power generation fell 3.7% year-on-year in October 2025, producing 9,886 GWh compared with 10,262 GWh in October last year. Month-on-month output also dropped 21.5%,…
DISCOs Cost Pakistan Rs171bn in Q1, Despite Slight Improvement from Last Year
Pakistan’s state-run power distribution companies (DISCOs) have inflicted massive losses of Rs171 billion in just the first quarter of the current fiscal year, highlighting the…
DISCOs Report Rs. 239 Billion Loss with Improved Collection Rates
Electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) have reported a loss of Rs. 239 billion in the first quarter of FY 2024-25, reflecting an improvement compared to the…
