Electricity
Pakistan’s Industry Could Soon Pay Less for Electricity Under IMF Deal
Pakistan is preparing to introduce its first-ever deregulated electricity market, a move that could significantly lower power costs for industrial consumers. The new system, set…
Industries Save Rs. 12 Billion Through Government’s Discounted Electricity Package
Pakistan’s industrial sector received a total relief of Rs. 12.125 billion under the government-backed discounted electricity package over December 2025 and January 2026. The initiative…
Pakistan Plans Electricity Subsidies Only for ‘Deserving Consumers’ if IMF Approves
he Power Division Pakistan has finalized a plan to limit electricity subsidies only to eligible households, targeting low-income consumers identified through the Benazir Income Support…
NEPRA Approves February Power Tariff Hike Across Pakistan
Electricity prices in Pakistan are set to rise again as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a 28-paisa per unit increase for…
LESCO Ensures Uninterrupted Power Supply During Basant Festival in Lahore
Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has announced a comprehensive electricity supply schedule to ensure uninterrupted power during the three-day Basant festival. LESCO Chief Muhammad Ramzan…
Scheduled Power Outages Announced by IESCO Across Major Cities
The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has announced a scheduled electricity outage across multiple areas of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, and Jhelum on Thursday, January…
Islamabad & Rawalpindi Electricity Shutdown Announced by IESCO
The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has announced a scheduled electricity suspension on Sunday across multiple sectors of Islamabad and Rawalpindi due to essential maintenance…
Pakistan Seeks UN ESCAP Help for Energy Transition Plan
Pakistan has sought technical and policy support from the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) to develop a…
Solar Streetlights in Karachi Expand to Key City Areas
The installation of solar streetlights in Karachi is moving ahead on several of the city’s busiest roads as part of a large-scale effort to reduce…
Pakistan Hydel Output Hits Record in November
Pakistan’s electricity sector recorded a historic hydel output in November, with 3,153 GWh generated 10.2% higher than last year and the highest ever for the…
Bahria Town Lahore Faces Total Blackout as Residents Blame NAB
Residents of Bahria Town Lahore are currently facing a severe power crisis. As of November 28, 2025, a complete blackout has gripped the area, causing…
Pakistan’s Power Sector Circular Debt Hits PKR 1.6 Trillion in July 2025
Pakistan’s power sector circular debt stood at PKR 1.6 trillion in July 2025, compared to PKR 2.3 trillion in July 2024. The latest figures highlight…
NEPRA Directed to Oversee Flood Damaged Infrastructure Restoration
ISLAMABAD – The Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat met at NEPRA headquarters under the chairmanship of Malik Ibrar Ahmad. The committee instructed the National Electric…
