Electricity
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…
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…
