Electricity
Electricity Subsidy via QR Code Sparks Privacy Debate
Questions have been raised about whether personal data is safe and whether subsidies will be cut if verification through the QR Code for the Electricity…
Govt Rolls Out QR Code System to Deliver Electricity Subsidies
The government of Pakistan has introduced a QR code mechanism on electricity bills to streamline subsidy access for low-income and eligible households across the country.…
Pakistan Electricity Grid Faces Demand Gap as Solar Adoption Rises
Pakistan’s power sector is facing a growing structural imbalance as the number of electricity users continues to rise while overall grid demand shows signs of…
Pakistan Electricity Consumers Likely to Get Rs. 1.93 Per Unit Relief
Electricity consumers across Pakistan, including users of K-Electric, are likely to receive relief worth nearly Rs. 63.94 billion as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority reviews a quarterly…
Govt Introduces Daily Loadshedding to Avoid Major Electricity Price Hike
The government has introduced a nationwide electricity load management plan, opting for daily power outages of over two hours instead of significantly increasing electricity prices. According to the Power…
Electricity Prices Surge 155% in Three Years, Driving Solar Shift in Pakistan
Electricity prices in Pakistan have surged by a staggering 155 percent over the past three years, prompting a growing number of consumers to switch to…
LESCO Starts Testing Prepaid Electricity Meters in Lahore
LESCO has installed two prepaid power meters in Allama Iqbal Town as part of a pilot project. The system works like mobile phone credit, letting…
Then & Now: From the First AC Power System to Modern Electricity in 2026
On March 20, 1886, history quietly lit up Main Street in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. For the first time, an alternating current (AC) power system supplied…
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…
